The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MAFIOSO
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More clues leading to the result MAFIOSO
- Wise guy raising family — joyous cry — well
- Gangster in Sofia, corrupt in a short time
- So if American returns, ring mobster
- Gangster and ex-chairman thus provided backing internally
- Gangster thus provided backing in communist
- Communist dictator’s embraces provided revolutionary love for family member
- Gangster family turning up: Italy soon almost devastated
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What does MAFIOSO mean?
MAFIOSO noun- A member of the Mafia.