Cryptic crossword clue
Untidy bus terminus is no exception for ruffians 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "ruffians" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ruffians = brutes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BRUTES mean?

BRUTES noun
  1. An animal seen as being without human reason; a senseless beast.
  2. A person with the characteristics of an unthinking animal; a coarse or brutal person.
  3. (Cambridge University slang) One who has not yet matriculated.

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