The Clue
Rough crowd (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MOB
Tags
Notes
The answer MOB is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Definition
MOB as a noun:
1. (mob, rabble, rout) = a disorderly crowd of people
2. (syndicate, crime syndicate, mob, family) = a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
3. (gang, pack, ring, mob) = an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves"
MOB as a verb:
1. (throng, mob, pack, pile, jam) = press tightly together or cram; "The crowd packed the auditorium"