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Rub Down With A Bit Of Spit To Begin With Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SAND which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SAND

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
246%5Rub, rub, rub
341%5Spit, especially excessive spit or saliva

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SAND" which means:

    noun
  • • French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
  • • A loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
  • • Fortitude and determination
  • verb
  • • Rub with sandpaper
  • adjective
  • • Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I love walking barefoot on the warm sand."
  • • "The sand at this beach is so fine and white."

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The Guardian Cryptic22 Aug 2022 Across 17
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