Damaged by rubbing (6)

I believe the answer is:

chafed

(Other definitions for chafed that I've seen before include "Abraded by rubbing" , "Made sore from rubbing" , "Became sore from rubbing" , "Irritated by rubbing" , "Rubbed" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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