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Rubs On Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ANOINTS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ANOINTS

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199%7Exact Match!
228%5 Pain-relieving rubs
328%10 Gentle rubs

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We think the answer is "ANOINTS" which means:

    verb
  • • Choose by or as if by divine intervention
  • • Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The priest anoints the baby with holy oil during the baptism ceremony."
  • • "The coach anoints the team captain before every game."

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New York Times01 May 1999 Across 41
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