Chafes Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 28, 2014 · 40-Down
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between February 2002 and July 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 28, 2014 · 40-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
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Known letters
4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2008 and July 2021.RUBSRAW7 lettersanswer page
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