A Warrior Holding Back Is Harsh Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ABRASIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ABRASIVE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	32%	7		Warrior who follows "the way of the warrior"
3	29%	11		Warrior sharing quarters with another warrior in Ancient Rome

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ABRASIVE" which means:

noun

• A substance that abrades or wears down

adjective satellite

• Causing abrasion
• Sharply disagreeable; rigorous

adjective

• Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
• Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation.

An example sentence would be:

• "Her abrasive comments offended everyone in the room."
• "The abrasive texture of the sandpaper will help smooth the wood."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic17 Jul 2007	Across 25
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