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Tough guys breaking ribs? Sure! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bruisers

'tough guys' is the definition.
('bruiser' can be a synonym of 'tough guy')

'breaking ribs? sure' is the wordplay.
'breaking' indicates an anagram.
'ribs'+'sure'='ribssure'
'ribssure' anagrammed gives 'BRUISERS'.

(Other definitions for bruisers that I've seen before include "Ruffians" , "Boxers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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