Answer: mauls

AnswerCrossword Clue
MAULS

Tears and scratches to bits

MAULS

Heavy hammers

MAULS

Handles roughly

MAULS
Roughs up
MAULS
Manhandles
MAULSPaws
MAULSSavages
MAULSWood-splitting tools
MAULSHammers.
MAULSHeavy hammers.
MAULSUses roughly.
MAULSWooden-headed hammers
MAULSBatters
MAULSTreats roughly
MAULSSledgehammers
MAULSIll-treats
MAULSWedge drivers
MAULSReally roughs up
MAULSHeavy hitters
MAULSClaws savagely
MAULSStake drivers
MAULSMore than manhandles
MAULSTears to pieces