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Chafes Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RUBS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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noun

• an unforeseen obstacle

• the act of rubbing or wiping

verb

• move over something with pressure

• cause friction

• scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

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verb

• wear away

• rub hard or scrub

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick29 Jan 2022 Across 8
New York Times29 Jul 2021 Down 4 RUBSRAW
New York Times28 Jul 2014 Down 40
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