Answer:

nasties

Answer	Crossword Clue
NASTIES	Villains, jocularly
NASTIES	Bad guys
NASTIES	Villains

NASTIES	Loathsome things
NASTIES	Mean people
NASTIES	Unpleasant folk
NASTIES	Loathsome little creatures
NASTIES	Unpleasant ones
NASTIES	Revolting sorts

Crossword

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