What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rugby scuffle" from June 22, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Rugby scuffle”

This clue appeared as 99-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SCRUM

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 22, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rugby scuffle” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 22, 2025 as 99-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rugby scuffle” clue?+

The answer is SCRUM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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