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"___ lies the rub" Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | THEREIN "___ lies the rub" | (7) | ||
| 83% | SPA Therein lies the rubbed | (3) | New York Times | Feb 5, 2023 |
| 73% | NEITHER Not this. Not that. Therein lies the rub (7) | (7) | ||
| 8% | CHAFE Irritate by rubbing | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 8% | ERASE Rub out | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 8% | IRK Rub the wrong way | (3) | ||
| 8% | HOBNOB Rub shoulders | (6) | Universal | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 7% | ZOE "Big Little Lies" actor Kravitz | (3) | USA Today | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 7% | DELI Lied about store (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 7% | SUEME It may follow "So I lied!" | (5) | Premier Sunday | Nov 2, 2025 |
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