Scoundrels (8)
'scoundrels' is the definition.
('villain' can be a synonym of 'scoundrel')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for villains that I've seen before include "Scoundrels, miscreants" , "Wicked people" , "Baddies" .)
'scoundrels' is the definition.
(a cad is a dishonourable person)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cads that I've seen before include "Knaves" , "'Blackguards, bounders (4)'" , "Rotters" .)
'scoundrels' is the definition.
(rascal is a kind of scoundrel)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rascals that I've seen before include "monkeys" , "Scoundrels or naughty children" , "'Scoundrels, rogues (7)'" , "Mischievous children" , "Knaves" .)