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| 2 | 27% | 12 | Leading into the main story, maybe | |
| 3 | 25% | 9 | Scrapes | |
One Maybe Hammered In The Main Back In Scrapes Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ABRADES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABRADES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ABRADES" which means:
- verb
- • Wear away
- • Rub hard or scrub
An example sentence would be:
- • "He abrades the metal surface to remove rust."
- • "The constant friction abrades the fabric, causing it to wear out quickly."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic13 Apr 2022 | Across 23 | |
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