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Clean by hard rubbing (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

scrub

scour

'clean by hard rubbing' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for scour that I've seen before include "Clean abrasively" , "Clear out" , "Turn upside down" , "Clean by hard rubbing" , "Rub hard or search thoroughly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.
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