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The Clue
Surly manner (9 letter answer)
The Answer
GRUFFNESS
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Notes
The answer GRUFFNESS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
GRUFFNESS as a noun:
1. (gruffness, hoarseness, huskiness) = a throaty harshness
2. (abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness) = an abrupt discourteous manner