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Rub the wrong way Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rub the wrong way featured in Wall Street Journal puzzle on November 4, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MIFF.
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20 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIFF Rub the wrong way | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 4, 2026 |
| IRK Rub the wrong way | (3) | Universal | Oct 20, 2026 |
| CHAFE Rub the wrong way? | (5) | The Atlantic | Aug 19, 2026 |
| PEEVE Rub the wrong way | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 12, 2026 |
| OFFEND Rub the wrong way | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 30, 2025 |
| ABRADE Rub the wrong way? | (6) | LA Times Daily | May 30, 2025 |
| RILE Rub the wrong way | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 3, 2024 |
| IRRITATE Rub the wrong way | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 16, 2022 |
| RANKLE Rub the wrong way | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 17, 2021 |
| ANNOY Rub the wrong way | (5) |
20 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48% | RILES Rubs the wrong way | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 19, 2026 |
| 46% | IRKS Rubs the wrong way | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 46% | CHAFES Rubs the wrong way | (6) | New York Times | Sep 27, 2025 |
| 46% | ABRADES Rubs the wrong way | (7) | LA Times Daily | Sep 14, 2025 |
| 46% | NETTLES Rubs the wrong way | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 13, 2024 |
| 46% | GALLS Rubs the wrong way | (5) | New York Times | Mar 23, 2024 |
| 46% | IRKING Rubbing the wrong way | (6) | Universal | Aug 16, 2023 |
| 46% | VEXED Rubbed the wrong way | (5) | USA Today | Dec 2, 2022 |
| 46% | GRATESON Rubs the wrong way | (8) | Premier Sunday | Oct 31, 2021 |
| 46% | IRRITATED Rubbed the wrong way | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 23, 2019 |
Clues for The Wall Street Journal Puzzle on November 4, 2026
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To "rub the wrong way" means to irritate or annoy. In the context of the clue, "abrade" fits perfectly as it means to wear away by friction, capturing the essence of rubbing in a negative manner.