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Apply abrasives (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scrape

(Other definitions for scrape that I've seen before include "Difficult situation; graze" , "Rasp or abrade" , "Scratch; just make (living)" , "Clear or smooth by grating" , "pickle!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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