The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word THUGS , but the solution may also be BADMEN which is one of the most recent solution (2015 in Newsday).
Desperados crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| THUGS | 50 % | 5 |
| BADMEN | 25 % | 6 |
| BANDITS | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Desperados
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- desperate criminal
- outlaws
- criminals
- highwaymen
- gangsters
- scoundrels
- renegades
- outlaw
- ruffians
- delinquents
- bandits
- guerillas
Crossword Answer definitions
THUGS noun- Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
- One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.
- In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.
- A punk; a hoodlum; a hooligan.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result THUGS
- Hoodlums
- Goons
- Cosh wielders
- Ruffians
- Enforcers for the mob
- Tough guys
- Gorillas
- Desperados
- Henchmen
- Hooligans