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3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 16, 2022 · 39-Down

Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between March 2010 and January 2022.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 16, 2022 · 39-Down · 3 letters

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cause friction; "my sweater scratches"

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