Answer: scruff

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCRUFFHandle for a pup?
SCRUFFPlace to pick up a cat
SCRUFFNeck region
SCRUFFWhere kittens are lifted
SCRUFFCat's neck
SCRUFFPlace to pick up a kitten
SCRUFFNape of the neck.
SCRUFFNape
SCRUFFBack of the neck
SCRUFFMore than just a five o'clock shadow
scruffthe back of the neck; nape
scruffin rugby, to engage in a scrummage