Scrub thoroughly Crossword Clue

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CLEAN

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. rub hard or scrub
2. rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
(noun)
1. a place that is scoured (especially by running water)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THOROUGHLY (adverb)
1. completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’)
2. in an exhaustive manner
SCRUB (noun)
1. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
2. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
SCRUB (verb)
1. wash thoroughly
2. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
SCRUB (adjective)
1. (of domestic animals) not selectively bred

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CLEAN
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