Back of the neck Crossword Clue

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SCRUFF

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(noun)
1. the back side of the neck

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

NECK (verb)
1. kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
NECK (noun)
1. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
2. an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer’s neck
BACK (noun)
1. a support that you can lean against while sitting
2. the side that goes last or is not normally seen
BACK (verb)
1. give support or one’s approval to
2. establish as valid or genuine
BACK (adverb)
1. in or to or toward a past time
2. at or to or toward the back or rear
BACK (adjective)
1. located at or near the back of an animal
2. of an earlier date

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SCRUFF
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