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Clean By Hard Rubbing Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 113 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SCOUR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCOUR
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCOUR" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "She scoured the internet for information about her favorite band."
- • "The detective scoured the crime scene for any possible clues."
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| The Guardian Quick09 Nov 2020 | Across 11 | |
| The Guardian Quick07 May 2016 | Down 6 | |
| The Guardian Quick06 Jan 2011 | Across 21 | |
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1 | Clean by rubbing hard
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01 Oct 2014 | The Guardian Quick / 01 Oct 2014 |
2 | Clean by rubbing really hard
The Guardian Speedy -
04 Aug 2013 | The Guardian Speedy / 04 Aug 2013 |
3 | Clean by rubbing with an abrasive
The Guardian Quick -
21 Mar 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 21 Mar 2013 |
4 | Clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent | |
5 | Joint requiring oil and hard rubbing
The Guardian Everyman -
30 Jan 2011 | The Guardian Everyman / 30 Jan 2011 |
6 | Vigorous physical labour involving hard rubbing
The Guardian Quick -
07 Apr 2000 | The Guardian Quick / 07 Apr 2000 |
7 | Wipe off, clean or clear (dirt, dust, or unwanted matter) by rubbing hard |
