The Clue
Hardly soothes (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GRATES
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Notes
The answer GRATES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
GRATE as a noun:
1. (grate, grating) = a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
3. (grate, grating) = a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
GRATE as a verb:
1. furnish with a grate; "a grated fireplace"
2. (eat into, fret, rankle, grate) = gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"
3. reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; "grate carrots and onions"; "grate nutmeg"
4. (grate, grind) = make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together; "grate one's teeth in anger"
5. (scrape, grate) = scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"