Crossword answer
SCUT
4 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 28 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 16, 2026
Letter pattern
SCUT
Clues that lead to SCUT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Short tail (4)4The GuardianSep 16, 2026
Rabbit's tail4The IndependentAug 24, 2026
Stumpy tail – ‘s pruned (4)4The GuardianJul 8, 2026
Rabbit's tail shortened near beginning of surgery4The IndependentFeb 23, 2026
Bend and shorten the tail4Evening StandardFeb 16, 2026
Hare's tail4Evening StandardSep 17, 2025
Bunny’s tail4Eugene ShefferJul 21, 2025
Short tail4Evening StandardDec 17, 2024
Cuts loose from the tail!4Evening StandardAug 31, 2023
About SCUT in crosswords
SCUT is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 28 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Short tail (4)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 16, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
SMUGSelf-satisfied
ARCHTriumphal monument shape
TSKSDisapproving sounds
AGAL"I found myself ___ pal at the park today!" (words from one befriending another mom, perhaps): 2 wds.
ALEG"Break ___!" ("Good luck!"): 2 wds.
RARELike a blue moon or blue steak
NOON"High ___" (1952 Western film starring Gary Cooper)
FLAGThe Stars and Stripes, e.g.
CHICStylishly fashionable
BEERFrequent sportscast sponsor
SNITSour state
FIFAWorld Cup org.
OTISR&B legend Redding
LSATExam for a future atty.
Every appearance of SCUT (28)
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Sep 16, 2026
Short tail (4) · The Guardian · 18 Down
Aug 24, 2026
Rabbit's tail · The Independent · 6 Down
Jul 9, 2026
Rabbit’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Jul 8, 2026
Stumpy tail – ‘s pruned (4) · The Guardian · 23 Down
May 20, 2026
Rabbit's tail · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 23, 2026
Rabbit's tail shortened near beginning of surgery · The Independent · 26 Down
Feb 16, 2026
Bend and shorten the tail · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Sep 17, 2025
Hare's tail · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Jul 21, 2025
Bunny’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Down
Jan 27, 2025
Rabbit’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Dec 31, 2024
Rabbit's tail · The Independent · 20 Down
Dec 17, 2024
Short tail · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Sep 14, 2024
Rabbit's tail · The Independent · 19 Down
Mar 11, 2024
Rabbit's tail · The Independent · 18 Down
Jan 6, 2024
Rabbit's tail · The Independent · 18 Down
Aug 31, 2023
Cuts loose from the tail! · Evening Standard · 32 Across
May 3, 2023
Bunny’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Down
Mar 16, 2023
Rabbit's tail · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Dec 1, 2022
Rabbit's tail · Evening Standard · 27 Across
Mar 3, 2022
Rabbit's tail · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Feb 2, 2022
Rabbit’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Across
Jan 4, 2022
Rabbit's tail · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Sep 18, 2021
Bunny’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Across
Jul 28, 2021
Rabbit’s tail · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Mar 11, 2021
Rabbit's tail · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Oct 22, 2020
Bend and shorten the tail · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Feb 11, 2020
Hare’s tail · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Oct 24, 2018
Short tail · Evening Standard · 12 Across