Harsh; polishing by rubbing or grinding (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABRASIVE Harsh; polishing by rubbing or grinding (8) (8)
7% SCRAPES Rubs with a harsh noise (7) (7) Mirror Classic Apr 17, 2026
6% RUTS Daily grinds (4) New York Times May 3, 2026
6% RATRACE Daily grind (7) LA Times Daily Apr 16, 2026
6% MOLAR Grinding tooth (5) Eugene Sheffer Apr 9, 2026
6% BRAY Harsh sound of underwear rubbing against somebody's rear (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 2, 2026
5% ERASE Rub out (5) The Telegraph Mini May 9, 2026
5% NAIL Polish target (4) LA Times Daily May 8, 2026
5% SEVERE Strict or harsh (6) (6) Mirror Classic May 7, 2026
5% ANOINT Rub with oil (6) New York Times Apr 30, 2026
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