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Rub Crossword Clue

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

• soreness and warmth caused by friction

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• feel extreme irritation or anger

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• cause friction

• warm by rubbing, as with the hands

96%7Exact Match!
noun

• kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

verb

• manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

• give a massage to

95%6Exact Match!
verb

• wear away

• rub hard or scrub

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times20 Apr 2013 Across 39
The Guardian Quick21 Mar 2006 Across 9
New York Times04 Feb 2006 Across 7
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