Rasp unpleasantly (5)
I believe the answer is:
grate
(Other definitions for grate that I've seen before include "Irritate - rasp - fireplace" , "Make a harsh rasping sound" , "rankle" , "part of fireplace" , "in which Santa lands?" .)
I believe the answer is:
grate
(Other definitions for grate that I've seen before include "Irritate - rasp - fireplace" , "Make a harsh rasping sound" , "rankle" , "part of fireplace" , "in which Santa lands?" .)