The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UPPERCUTS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2002.
They may be taken on the chin crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| UPPERCUTS | 100 % | 9 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: They may be taken on the chin
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Crossword Answer definitions
UPPERCUTS noun- A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.
 - A cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head.
 
- To strike with an uppercut
 
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