The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SWATS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1986.
Ruthian clouts crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SWATS | 33 % | 5 |
| HOMERUNS | 33 % | 8 |
| HOMERS | 33 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Ruthian clouts
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- swat
- clout
- babe
- bat
- malkin
- scarecrow
- bash
- blow
- bonk
- boss
- brat
- bray
Crossword Answer definitions
SWATS noun- A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.
- Alternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution.
- To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.
- To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SWATS
- Gets the flies
- Goes for, as a mosquito
- Hits playfully
- Hits hard
- Bats gnats
- Chases flies
- Smacks
- Whacks sharply
- Hits, as a fly
- Squashes a skeeter
More clues leading to the result HOMERUNS
- Base clearers
- Subject of the exclusive "600 club" in which the five asterisked players are the only members (but see 65-Down)
- Mark McGwire specialties
- Hank Aaron career record
- Dramatic hits
- Round-trippers
- Big hits
- Mathews had the most this year.
- Grand slams, for instance.
- Maris' forte.