The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ERASE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Rub off crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ERASE | 64 % | 5 |
| ABRADE | 31 % | 6 |
| ERODE | 2 % | 5 |
| WIPE | 2 % | 4 |
Why may ERASE be the right solution?
The answer "ERASE" fits the clue "Rub off" because erasing is a common way to remove something by rubbing it off a surface.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Rub off
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- abrase
- abrade
- rub down
- corrade
- rake off
- slide off
- rub up on
- rack off
- bounce off
- ride off
- drive off
- back off
Crossword Answer definitions
ERASE noun- The operation of deleting data.
- To remove markings or information
- To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
- To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
- To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
- To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information).
- To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.
- To kill; assassinate.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ERASE
- Rub out
- Clean the slate
- Delete
- Delete a file
- Destroy
- Expunge
- Free up space, in a way
- Get the lead out?
- Wipe away
- Wipe out
More clues leading to the result ABRADE
- Rub
- Scrape
- Wear away
- Rub the wrong way?
- Use a pumice stone
- Wear down
- Chafe
- Irritate
- What a beard might do
- Wear by rubbing
More clues leading to the result ERODE
- Diminish
- Slowly destroy
- Wear away
- Whittle away
- Diminish gradually
- Fade gradually
- Grind down
- Rust
- Wear down
- Diminish by degrees