Dennis the Menaces dog Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Dennis the Menaces dog that was published at USA Today crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The crossword clue for today is "Dennis the Menace's dog" and the answer is "RUFF". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

1. Dennis the Menace: Dennis the Menace is a popular comic strip character known for his mischief. He is often seen getting into trouble and causing chaos in his neighborhood.
2. Dog: Dogs are loyal and playful animals that are commonly kept as pets. They are known for their barking and wagging tails, and they often become beloved members of a family.
3. "Ruff": The answer to today's clue, "RUFF," is a play on words. It is a pun that refers to two different things simultaneously. Firstly, "Ruff" is the sound a dog makes when it barks. Secondly, "Ruff" is also a common name for a dog collar, which represents the presence of a dog.

Putting it all together, the clue "Dennis the Menace's dog" leads us to the answer "RUFF" because Dennis the Menace is associated with mischievousness and dogs are often associated with barking and wearing a collar called a "ruff." Therefore, "RUFF" is a clever and fitting answer that combines both aspects of the clue in an amusing way.

Definition of "RUFF"

a projecting starched frill worn round the neck, characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean costume

Example :

an Elizabethan ruff

a ruff of long pointed feathers

my nape stirred like the ruff of a dog in a thunderstorm

 The Crossword clue "Dennis the Menaces dog" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	22 July 2017	RUFF
L.A. Times Daily	13 November 2012	RUFF
Universal	15 April 2010	RUFF