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noun • a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery | ||||||||
| 45% | 5 | Rub, rub, rub | ||||||
noun • a place that is scoured (especially by running water) verb • examine minutely • clean with hard rubbing • rub hard or scrub • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | Inability to make progress, having gone to Yale? | ||||||
noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible | ||||||||
Admission Of Inability After Having Left To Rub Out The Oil Crossword Clue
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LUBRICANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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LUBRICANT
Updated: October 15, 2023
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3 | Inability to make progress, having gone to Yale?
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4 | Rub, rub, rub
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