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Barbecue flavoring (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rub

(Other definitions for rub that I've seen before include "Work in" , "Move over something with pressure" , "Ointment; copy (a brass)" , "Polish by friction" , "Central difficulty" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and The Wall Street Journal.
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