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Rubbing (8)

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I believe the answer is:

friction

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">rubbing</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for friction that I've seen before include "Chafing -- disharmony" , "Retarding factor - discord" , "State of conflict, clash" , "animosity" , "Disagreement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard and The Sun.
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