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The Clue
Not at all gentle (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ABRASIVE
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Notes
The answer ABRASIVE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ABRASIVE as a noun:
1. (abrasive, abradant, abrasive material) = a substance that abrades or wears down
ABRASIVE as an adjective:
1. (abrasive, scratchy) = causing abrasion
2. (harsh, abrasive) = sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"