Crossword clue
Scally crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Scally”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is SCAMP.
All answers for “Scally”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| YOB | 3 | Rude, rowdy youth in British slang |
| IMP | 3 | Small mischievous child |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| LOUT | 4 | Rough, ill-mannered young man |
| TYKE | 4 | Cheeky child, informally |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SCAMP Best match | 5 | Mischievous young rogue |
| ROGUE | 5 | Dishonest or mischievous person |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| RASCAL | 6 | Cheeky or dishonest fellow |
| URCHIN | 6 | Scruffy, mischievous child |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| HOODLUM | 7 | Young troublemaker |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| TEARAWAY | 8 | Wild, reckless youngster |
| HOOLIGAN | 8 | Rowdy, destructive youth |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| SCALLYWAG | 9 | The full word that scally shortens |
| SCOUNDREL | 9 | Person without principles |
| MISCREANT | 9 | One who behaves badly |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| NE'ER-DO-WELL | 10 | Good-for-nothing person |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| RAPSCALLION | 11 | Old word for a rascal |
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What does “Scally” mean?
British slang, heard mainly in Liverpool and north-west England, for a roguish or badly behaved young man. It is a shortening of 'scallywag', so answers range from the affectionate (scamp) to the disapproving (lout).
Solving tip
This is a British clue, so British slang such as YOB and TEARAWAY is fair game. SCALLYWAG itself is the nine-letter answer, since the clue is simply its abbreviation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Scally"?
The most likely answer is SCAMP (5 letters) — Mischievous young rogue. Other common answers are RASCAL (6), SCALLYWAG (9), ROGUE (5), YOB (3).
How many letters are in the answer to "Scally"?
Answers to "Scally" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.