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A Rough Beard Can Scratch Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABRADE" which means:
- verb
- • Wear away
- • Rub hard or scrub
An example sentence would be:
- • "The rough rocks can abrade the skin if you're not careful."
- • "Constant rubbing can abrade the surface of the table."
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The Guardian Cryptic22 Aug 2008 | Across 13 | |
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