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The answer RUFOUS has 6 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of rufous in various dictionaries:
Strong yellowish pink to moderate orange; reddish.
adj - somewhat red
RUFOUS - Rufous is a colour that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidised iron. The first recorded use of rufous as a colour...
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| Possible Crossword Clues |
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| Red-haired |
| Furious criminal KO'ing one copper? |
| Fancy furs seen round Oxford perhaps, reddish-brown |
| Red setter, did you say? |
| Towhee hue |
| Reddish |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Feb 10 2019 New York Times |
| Oct 5 2017 The Times - Cryptic |
| Jan 9 2014 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
| Dec 20 2009 Boston Globe |
| Jan 13 2005 New York Times |
| Mar 8 2001 The Times - Cryptic |
| Rufous description |
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| Rufous is a colour that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidised iron. The first recorded use of rufous as a colour name in English was in 1782. However, the colour is also recorded earlier in 1527 as a diagnostic urine colour.The word "rufous" is derived from the meaning of "red" in Latin and is used as an adjective in the names of many animalsespecially birdsto describe the colour of their skin, fur, or plumage. |