The Clue
Sophisticates' opposites (5 letter answer)
The Answer
RUBES
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Notes
The answer RUBES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bumpkins
Chawbacons
Goldberg et al.
Hayseeds
Hicks
Unsophisticates
Yokels
Country bumpkins
Country cousins
Hardly sophisticates
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Unsophisticated sorts
Definition
RUBE as a noun:
1. (yokel, rube, hick, yahoo, hayseed, bumpkin, chawbacon) = not very intelligent or interested in culture
RUB as a verb:
1. move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"
2. (rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch) = cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
3. (rub, scratch, itch) = scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"