Scoundrel WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? S
2 ? O
3 ? A
4 ? N
5 ? D
6 ? S
7 ? O
1 ? R
2 ? O
3 ? G
4 ? U
5 ? E
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C
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U
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R
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T
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      Hint 1

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      A placeholder for a person who's up to no good.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      A person whose name is unknown or deliberately omitted, often implying they are unpleasant or troublesome.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The term '???????' is a euphemistic way to refer to someone whose name you either don't know or don't wish to say, often implying they're a rascal or scoundrel. It's an indirect way of calling someone a rogue without using harsher words.

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      Scoundrel, in euphemism

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Scoundrel” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated April 25 2026, the definitive 7-letter answer is: SOANDSO.

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