Cryptic crossword clue
Nut-cases? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SKULLS

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What does SKULLS mean?

SKULLS noun
  1. (collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
  2. A multitude.
SKULLS noun
  1. The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
  2. A symbol for death; death's-head
  3. The mind or brain.
  4. A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
  5. The crown of the headpiece in armour.
  6. A shallow bow-handled basket.
SKULLS verb
  1. To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.
  2. To strike the top of (the ball).

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