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| 2 | 23% | 9 | Can be easily scratched or rubbed off | |
| 3 | 23% | 10 | Can leave a white mark when rubbed against a surface | |
Vexed Or Rubbed Crossword Clue
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CHAFED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHAFED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CHAFED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Painful from having the skin abraded verb
- • To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
- • To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
- • To fret and wear by rubbing.
- • To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
- • To be worn by rubbing.
- • To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wore chafed shoes that gave him blisters."
- • "The runner had chafed skin after the marathon."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times03 Jul 1988 | Across 40 | |
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