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Rubbed Harshly Crossword Clue

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
234%12Harshly or harshly controlling
323%9 Can be easily scratched or rubbed off

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCRAPED" which means:

    noun
  • • A harsh noise made by scraping
  • • An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
  • • A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
  • • An indication of damage
  • verb
  • • Scratch repeatedly
  • • Make by scraping
  • • Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  • • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  • • Gather (money or other resources) together over time
  • • Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He scraped the old paint off the wall."
  • • "She scraped the remnants of food from her plate."

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New York Times02 Aug 1982 Down 5
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