Loose scrum
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 5 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on August 4, 2026
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RUCK
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The clue “Loose scrum” has appeared 5 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on August 4, 2026, where the answer was RUCK.
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