Gets on one's nerves (6)

I believe the answer is:

grates

(Other definitions for grates that I've seen before include "Rasps against, food or nerves" , "Makes harsh noise by rubbing - on nerves?" , "Makes harsh sound by rubbing" , "Rasps or irritates" , "Makes rasping sound, hard on ear" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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