Grate Predicament Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
	25%	12		Tendency to grate
	noun • the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions • the quality of being sharply disagreeable
	25%	7		Fireplace grate
	noun • metal supports for logs in a fireplace

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The Guardian Quick01 Oct 1999	Down 14
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