Rub the wrong way crossword clue
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CHAFE — the 5-letter solution to “Rub the wrong way”, entered at 11 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 16, 2021.
About this clue
“Rub the wrong way” appeared as 11 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 16, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on June 30, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- OFFEND6 letters
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What is the answer to “Rub the wrong way”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, December 16, 2021, the answer to “Rub the wrong way” is CHAFE — 5 letters, entered at 11 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: OFFEND, CHAFE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with C.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.