Jennifer Egan Novel, a Visit From the __

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Prehistory, Group 1251, Puzzle 5 (Settlements).

Question is: Jennifer Egan Novel, a Visit From the __

and the answer is: GOONSQUAD

Word Meaning:

GOON SQUAD — (chiefly US, informal, derogatory, idiomatic) A group of individuals serving as enforcers, bodyguards, assassins, and the like, especially persons hired for such a purpose and using violent, thuggish methods.

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