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Sandpaper say rubbing the wrong way? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

abrasive

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This might be a double definition.

'sandpaper say' is the first definition.
(sandpaper is a kind of abrasive)

'rubbing the wrong way?' is the second definition.
'abrasive' can be an answer for 'rubbing' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'the wrong way?' bit.

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(Other definitions for abrasive that I've seen before include "Harsh in manner, capable of causing anger" , "Arabs vie to be harsh or provocative" , "frictional" , "Rough to the touch" , "Overly aggressive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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