The clue "abrasive" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 28, 2024. The correct answer for this puzzle is "HARSH", a 5-letter word.
Solution HARSH is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution HARSH is 5 letters long. We have 12 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 115 solutions. The longest is SILICON CARBIDE with 14 letters, and the shortest is DRY with 3 letters.
Indeed, the puzzle clue "ABRASIVE" has seen a surge in lookups recently (last checked: 03 Dec 2025). Apparently it´s giving players some headaches!
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Solutions are between 3 and 14 letters long.
| Clue | Answer |
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| Grating or rough (8) | |
| Harsh, insensitive (8) | |
| Irritating in manner (8) | |
| Harsh in manner (8) | |