Crossword clue
“Rub clean”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERASELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Rub clean” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 18, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Rub clean” clue?+
The answer is ERASE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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