Massage Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Massage crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 3 2024 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Massage has a total of 3 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%RUBMassageUSA Today
20%DAYSPAPlace to get a hot stone massageUniversal
20%ACHYIn need of a massageWall Street Journal
20%ACHEMassage targetEugene Sheffer

Definition

To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the action of something moving back and forth; as, to rub the flesh with the hand; to rub wood with sandpaper.
To move over the surface of (a body) with pressure and friction; to graze; to chafe; as, the boat rubs the ground.
To cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface; as, to rub the hand over the body.
To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; -- often with up or over; as, to rub up silver.
To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
To move along the surface of a body with pressure; to grate; as, a wheel rubs against the gatepost.
To fret; to chafe; as, to rub upon a sore.
To move or pass with difficulty; as, to rub through woods, as huntsmen; to rub through the world.
The act of rubbing; friction.
That which rubs; that which tends to hinder or obstruct motion or progress; hindrance; obstruction, an impediment; especially, a difficulty or obstruction hard to overcome; a pinch.
Inequality of surface, as of the ground in the game of bowls; unevenness.
Something grating to the feelings; sarcasm; joke; as, a hard rub.
Imperfection; failing; fault.
A chance.
A stone, commonly flat, used to sharpen cutting tools; a whetstone; -- called also rubstone.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • USA Today: Sep 3, 2024
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  • Wall Street Journal: Nov 8, 2023
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