Abrade - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Abrade?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Abrade is RUB. Other possible answers include ERODE, ROUGHEN, SCRAPE.

Q: How many solutions are there for Abrade?

We have found 4 possible answers for the crossword clue Abrade.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Abrade?

Clues like Abrade often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Jumbo, Daily Mail Cryptic, Daily Express, The Observer Speedy, The Observer Everyman, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 19/07/2025

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Abrade.

5 letter answer(s) to abrade

ERODE

become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
Eat away
remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces"
Wear away

7 letter answer(s) to abrade

ROUGHEN

make rough or rougher; "roughen the surfaces so they will stick to each other"

3 letter answer(s) to abrade

RUB

an unforeseen obstacle
cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub"

6 letter answer(s) to abrade

SCRAPE

a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
an indication of damage
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
Scrapes are shallow depressions with gently sloping edges, which seasonally hold water. They create obvious in-field wet features that are very attractive to wildlife. They are often man made to help attract wading birds.
scratch repeatedly; "The cat

Frequently asked questions about ‘Abrade’

What's the best solution for Abrade?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Abrade is RUB. Other possible answers include ERODE, ROUGHEN, SCRAPE.

How many solutions are there for Abrade?

We have found 4 possible answers for the crossword clue Abrade.

Which crosswords feature clues like Abrade?

Clues like Abrade often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Jumbo, Daily Mail Cryptic, Daily Express, The Observer Speedy, The Observer Everyman, among others.

Clue	Answers
Fix	22
Catch	20
Predicament	10
Deteriorate	8
Polish	8
Obstacle	7
Sap	7
Skin	7
Corrode	6
Jam	6
Undermine	6
Fall off	5
Hitch	5
Scuffle	5
Tough spot	5
Irritation	4
Wear	4
Cut into	3
Massage	3
Slip away	3
Wear away	3
Wear down	3
Abrasion	2
Chafe	2
Chip away at	2
Eat at	2
Eat away	2
Fall away	2
Gradually remove	2
Hang-up	2
Hangup	2
Abrasion - predicament	1
Abrasion – predicament	1
After fight, finally notice abrasion	1
Apply friction to	1
Argument over energy — tricky situation	1
Barely manage to get fix	1
Base missing from stone grate	1
Bin the last of Geraldine's pickle	1
Blow away?	1
Capers used to make pickle	1
Cause friction	1
Chap is hungover, but not very drunk	1
Chip away	1
Crumble, as support	1
Decrease, as support	1
Degrade what a Norseman did in speech?	1
Destroy by degrees	1
Destroy slowly	1
Develop ruts, say	1

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