Cryptic crossword clue
Old Irishman describing rugby with the ultimate in ugly savagery 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CRUELTY

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What does CRUELTY mean?

CRUELTY noun
  1. An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
  2. A cruel act.

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