Going against the grain? Crossword Clue

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Going against the grain? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

GOING (noun)
1. the act of departing
2. euphemistic expressions for death
GOING (adjective)
1. in full operation
GRAIN (noun)
1. the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
2. a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
GRAIN (verb)
1. thoroughly work in
2. form into grains

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