The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EMERY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1990.
An abrasive crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMERY | 80 % | 5 |
| PUMICE | 20 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: An abrasive
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- emery
- harsh
- rough
- bossy
- pumice
- rasp
- wear
- abradant
- carborundum
- garnet
- grit
- ground glass
Crossword Answer definitions
EMERY noun- An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
- To sand or polish with emery.
- To coat with emery.
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More clues leading to the result EMERY
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