Clues for the word "BRUISER"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 21 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on June 10, 2025.
Definition of bruiser
- n. - One who, or that which, bruises.
- n. - A boxer; a pugilist.
- n. - A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of telescopes.
Referring Clues
- Bouncer type
- Tough guy
- Big lug
- Tough
- Big ox
- Big husky man
- Tough guy has broken rib? Sure!
- Fighter - rues rib (anag)
- Boxer who gets his opponents livid?
- His opponent, presumably, is a marked man
- Strong aggressive person
- Strong person
- Contestant who gives his opponent marks
- Thug has warship needing a new prow!
- Hard man from Uruguay is interrupting literary uncle's brother
- Strong tough person
- Boxer who gets his opponents livid?
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - June 10, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - March 26, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - February 12, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - June 10, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 26, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 26, 2022
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 18, 2018
- Evening Standard Easy - December 05, 2017
- Daily Cryptic - June 10, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 18, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 09, 2016
- Guardian Quick - January 11, 2016
- New York Times - July 16, 2011
- Washington Post - February 18, 2011
- Post Puzzler - November 21, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - July 03, 2009
- New York Times - November 12, 2006
- Guardian Quick - December 25, 2005
- Washington Post - January 12, 2005
- Guardian Prize - February 24, 2001
- New York Times - August 12, 1999