Grind Harshly Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • a frame of iron bars to hold a fire • a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something • a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air verb • furnish with a grate • gnaw into; make resentful or angry • reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together • scratch repeatedly
	34%	12		Harshly or harshly controlling
	adverb • in a heavy and oppressive way
	20%	6		Grind away
	verb • wear away • rub hard or scrub

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New York Times07 Aug 1984	Across 9
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