The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CHAFE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2017.
Be abrasive crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CHAFE | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be 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
CHAFE noun- Heat excited by friction.
- Injury or wear caused by friction.
- Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.
- An expression of opinionated conflict.
- 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.
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