Stuck on "Tough guys" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on January 26, 2021 and we've identified 103 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. THUGS (5 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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103 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
THUGS
Tough guys
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2021
99%
THUGS
Tough guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2021
8%
REBELS
Good guys in "Star Wars"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
REBELS
Good guys in "Star Wars"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
8%
OAK
Tree with tough wood
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
OAK
Tree with tough wood
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
ESOS
___ chicos ("those guys," in Spanish)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
ESOS
___ chicos ("those guys," in Spanish)
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
EASIER
Not as tough
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
EASIER
Not as tough
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
ACT
"You're a tough __ to follow!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
ACT
"You're a tough __ to follow!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
ROMEOS
Sweet-talking guys
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
ROMEOS
Sweet-talking guys
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
RAMBO
Classic tough guy role (Last two letters + ...)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
8%
RAMBO
Classic tough guy role (Last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
8%
SAGES
Wise guys
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
8%
SAGES
Wise guys
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
8%
THEAISLEOFMAN
Where guys hang out in a big box store?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
8%
THEAISLEOFMAN
Where guys hang out in a big box store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
8%
ITCH
Annoyance that may be tough to reach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
ITCH
Annoyance that may be tough to reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
POOLPLAYER
Person who might get a tough break?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
POOLPLAYER
Person who might get a tough break?
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
RAKES
Tools for fall guys?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
8%
RAKES
Tools for fall guys?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
8%
ADONISES
Dreamy guys
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
ADONISES
Dreamy guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
PIPS
Gladys Knight's guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2024
8%
PIPS
Gladys Knight's guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2024
8%
GENTS
Nice guys
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
8%
GENTS
Nice guys
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
8%
NUT
It might be tough to crack
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
8%
NUT
It might be tough to crack
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
8%
KFC
Company whose X account only follows some Spice Girls and seven guys named Herb
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
8%
KFC
Company whose X account only follows some Spice Girls and seven guys named Herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
8%
CAMERAMEN
Certain guys on movie sets (... letters 5-9)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2024
8%
CAMERAMEN
Certain guys on movie sets (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2024
8%
LAWMEN
Good guys in old Western films, typically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
8%
LAWMEN
Good guys in old Western films, typically
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
8%
LAST
How nice guys finish, it's said
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
8%
LAST
How nice guys finish, it's said
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
8%
SITH
"Star Wars" bad guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2024
8%
SITH
"Star Wars" bad guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2024
8%
BIMAN
Guy who's into girls and guys
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
8%
BIMAN
Guy who's into girls and guys
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
8%
BLAME
It's often tough to assign
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
8%
BLAME
It's often tough to assign
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
8%
SUEME
"Well, tough!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
8%
SUEME
"Well, tough!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
8%
BRODATE
Night out for straight guys
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2023
8%
BRODATE
Night out for straight guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
8%
ERA
"I'm in my flop ___" ("Life's been tough lately")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2023
8%
ERA
"I'm in my flop ___" ("Life's been tough lately")
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2023
8%
PRESOAK
Laundry cycle for a tough stain
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
8%
PRESOAK
Laundry cycle for a tough stain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
8%
ALECKS
Smart guys
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
8%
ALECKS
Smart guys
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
8%
EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2023
8%
EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2023
8%
RAMS
Ewes' guys
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2023
8%
RAMS
Ewes' guys
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
8%
DUDEBROS
Disparaging term for some frat guys
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2023
8%
DUDEBROS
Disparaging term for some frat guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2023
8%
SMARTASSES
Real wise guys
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2023
8%
SMARTASSES
Real wise guys
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2023
8%
ABAR
“Two guys walk into —...” (joke start)
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 26, 2023
8%
ABAR
“Two guys walk into —...” (joke start)
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 26, 2023
8%
ALECS
Smart — (wise guys)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 4, 2023
8%
ALECS
Smart — (wise guys)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 4, 2023
8%
EBOY
Goth-like aesthetic of some TikTok guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2022
8%
EBOY
Goth-like aesthetic of some TikTok guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2022
8%
PAPAS
Family guys
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2022
8%
PAPAS
Family guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2022
8%
HOUSE
Gambling opponent that's tough to beat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2022
8%
HOUSE
Gambling opponent that's tough to beat
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2022
8%
STYLE
Concern for the "Queer Eye" guys
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2022
8%
STYLE
Concern for the "Queer Eye" guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2022
8%
OPERA
Musical "Jeopardy!" category that's tough for many contestants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2022
8%
OPERA
Musical "Jeopardy!" category that's tough for many contestants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2022
8%
WOULDNTITBENICE
ÒMice guys finish lastÓ?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2022
8%
WOULDNTITBENICE
ÒMice guys finish lastÓ?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2022
8%
IRONOAK
Tree with tough wood
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 10, 2022
8%
IRONOAK
Tree with tough wood
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 10, 2022
8%
UNWINDS
Chills out after a tough day
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 14, 2022
8%
UNWINDS
Chills out after a tough day
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 14, 2022
8%
BITTERPILL
It's tough to swallow
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2022
8%
BITTERPILL
It's tough to swallow
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2022
8%
GMEN
FBI guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2022
8%
GMEN
FBI guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2022
8%
SAFES
They should be tough to crack
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2022
8%
SAFES
They should be tough to crack
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
8%
KNOCKWURST
Say "The casing is way too tough. The Germans would be appalled," maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2022
8%
KNOCKWURST
Say "The casing is way too tough. The Germans would be appalled," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2022
8%
HUNKS
Studly guys
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 27, 2022
8%
HUNKS
Studly guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 27, 2022
8%
CODGERS
Eccentric old guys
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2022
8%
CODGERS
Eccentric old guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2022
8%
PITMEN
Coal-mining guys
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
8%
PITMEN
Coal-mining guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
8%
GETEM
ÒChase those guys!Ó
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
GETEM
ÒChase those guys!Ó
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
REFEREE
One making many tough calls
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
8%
REFEREE
One making many tough calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
8%
CARTEL
"Breaking Bad" bad guys
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
CARTEL
"Breaking Bad" bad guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
SCHMOS
Joe ___ (average guys)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2021
8%
SCHMOS
Joe ___ (average guys)
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
8%
BRACE
"___ yourself" ("This will be tough")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2021
8%
BRACE
"___ yourself" ("This will be tough")
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2021
8%
ONEROUS
Really tough, as tasks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2021
8%
ONEROUS
Really tough, as tasks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2021
8%
SONS
Family guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2021
8%
SONS
Family guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2021
8%
DETERGENTS
*Dissuade polite guys?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2021
8%
DETERGENTS
*Dissuade polite guys?
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2021
8%
BOARS
Sty guys
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2021
8%
BOARS
Sty guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2021
8%
HARDTRUTHS
Realities that are tough to face
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
8%
HARDTRUTHS
Realities that are tough to face
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
8%
GALS
They go with guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2021
8%
GALS
They go with guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2021
8%
LOWERSTHEBOOM
Gets tough (on)
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 24, 2021
8%
LOWERSTHEBOOM
Gets tough (on)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 24, 2021
8%
KALE
Green with tough stems
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2021
8%
KALE
Green with tough stems
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
8%
OARSMEN
Boat-rowing guys
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 17, 2021
8%
OARSMEN
Boat-rowing guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 17, 2021
8%
MENSCHROOM
Place for the good guys?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2020
8%
MENSCHROOM
Place for the good guys?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
8%
TIDED
Helped through a tough time, with "over"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2020
8%
TIDED
Helped through a tough time, with "over"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2020
8%
HEMEN
Macho guys
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2020
8%
HEMEN
Macho guys
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2020
8%
JEDI
Sci-fi good guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2020
8%
JEDI
Sci-fi good guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2020
8%
FINALLYFOUR
Like a three-year-old after a tough year, to Mom?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2020
8%
FINALLYFOUR
Like a three-year-old after a tough year, to Mom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2020
8%
LADS
Glasgow guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2020
8%
LADS
Glasgow guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2020
8%
TYRANT
Very tough boss
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2020
8%
TYRANT
Very tough boss
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2020
8%
ABET
Help the bad guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2020
8%
ABET
Help the bad guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2020
8%
NASTIES
Bad guys
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 17, 2020
8%
NASTIES
Bad guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 17, 2020
8%
ADMEN
Madison Ave. guys
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2020
8%
ADMEN
Madison Ave. guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2020
8%
BATH
It may be drawn at the end of a tough day
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2020
8%
BATH
It may be drawn at the end of a tough day
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2020
8%
GRADES
They're often tough for students to raise
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2020
8%
GRADES
They're often tough for students to raise
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2020
8%
CRETEWHACKERS
Violent guys on a Greek island?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2020
8%
CRETEWHACKERS
Violent guys on a Greek island?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2020
8%
CASE
A cold one is tough to crack
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2020
8%
CASE
A cold one is tough to crack
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2020
8%
SCRAPPY
Determined and tough
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2019
8%
SCRAPPY
Determined and tough
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2019
8%
COWBOYUP
"Dust yourself off and hang tough!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2019
8%
COWBOYUP
"Dust yourself off and hang tough!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2019
8%
SANG
Squealed on the bad guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2019
8%
SANG
Squealed on the bad guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2019
8%
OUTLAWS
Western bad guys
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2019
8%
OUTLAWS
Western bad guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2019
8%
GOON
Hired tough
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 7, 2019
8%
GOON
Hired tough
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
8%
STEADIES
Regular guys?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2019
8%
STEADIES
Regular guys?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2019
8%
AIRMEN
Aviating guys
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 14, 2019
8%
AIRMEN
Aviating guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 14, 2019
8%
LEAN
Like tough economic times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2019
8%
LEAN
Like tough economic times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2019
8%
THEM
The bad guys
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2019
8%
THEM
The bad guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2019
8%
DRAGINTO
Involve with reluctantly, as a tough situation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2019
8%
DRAGINTO
Involve with reluctantly, as a tough situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2019
8%
WICKET
Sticky — (tough spot)
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 27, 2019
8%
WICKET
Sticky — (tough spot)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 27, 2019
8%
GRANDDADS
Family guys
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2019
8%
GRANDDADS
Family guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2019
8%
PATSIES
Fall guys
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 8, 2018
8%
PATSIES
Fall guys
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 8, 2018
8%
ROUES
Lascivious guys
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 16, 2018
8%
ROUES
Lascivious guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 16, 2018
8%
OLDMEN
"Grumpy" film guys
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2018
8%
OLDMEN
"Grumpy" film guys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2018
8%
BOYISHLY
How young guys behave
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 22, 2018
8%
BOYISHLY
How young guys behave
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 22, 2018
8%
TOMS
Gobbling guys?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2018
8%
TOMS
Gobbling guys?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2018
8%
BROMANCE
Close friendship between guys
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 14, 2018
8%
BROMANCE
Close friendship between guys
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 14, 2018
1%
GRIT
Mental toughness
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
GRIT
Mental toughness
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
ACTEDBIG
Feigned toughness
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
1%
ACTEDBIG
Feigned toughness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
1%
ACTBIG
Feign toughness
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
1%
ACTBIG
Feign toughness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
1%
MALEEGO
Cause of some tough-guy behavior
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2020
1%
MALEEGO
Cause of some tough-guy behavior
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2020
1%
GANG
Turf toughs
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 25, 2018
1%
GANG
Turf toughs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 25, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tough guys" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 103 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is THUGS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tough guys"?
The best answer for "Tough guys" is THUGS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tough guys" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 26, 2021.