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Grates Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RASPS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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97%5Exact Match!
noun

• uttering in an irritated tone

• a coarse file with sharp pointed projections

verb

• scrape with a rasp

• utter in a grating voice

96%7Exact 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

75%7Exact Match!
verb

• wear away

• rub hard or scrub

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times02 Mar 2023 Down 33
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