Rub Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, April 20, 2013 · 39-Across
Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between August 1994 and April 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 20, 2013 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
verb
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