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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 | ||||||||
| 45% | 5 | Rub, rub, rub | ||||||
noun • a place that is scoured (especially by running water) verb • examine minutely • clean with hard rubbing • rub hard or scrub • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid | ||||||||
| 37% | 3 | Grate against | ||||||
noun • an unforeseen obstacle • the act of rubbing or wiping verb • move over something with pressure • cause friction • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | ||||||||
Rub Against Crossword Clue
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GRATE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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GRATE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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