The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GRITTIER which also is the latest solution we found used in Washington Post in 2000.
More abrasive crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GRITTIER | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: More abrasive
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- harsher
- rougher
- coarser
- grittier
- emollient
- emery
- harsh
- rough
- hone
- carborundum
- garnet
- honed
Crossword Answer definitions
GRITTIER adjective- Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
- Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
- Intense and starkly realistic; depicting harsh reality, especially violence.
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