Use a hanky on Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. rub with a circular motion
(noun)
1. the act of rubbing or wiping

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HANKY (noun)
1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
USE (noun)
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage
2. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
USE (verb)
1. use up, consume fully
2. avail oneself to

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Across

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15. '. . . but I could be wrong'

16. Cuddles amorously

18. Tennis star Rafael

19. Mary-Kate Olsen, to Ashley Olsen

21. Fish in bacalaito

22. Anatomical pouch

23. Greek vowel

24. Ingredient in concrete

26. "___ questions?"

27. Kindle, Nook, etc.

29. All bangers, no ___

32. Vehicles for sliding down hills

33. Use a chair

34. Nothing to write ___ about

35. Center of a plum

37. Historical period

38. Apple tablets

40. Understand?

41. Set of practices for improving one's well-being

43. Yo-yo, for example

44. Enticement

45. Top exec

46. Apple's 45-Across Cook

49. New start?

50. Warm, spiced drink served at many European Christmas markets

53. Bygone Russian rulers

55. Safety features in cars

56. Bender

57. Herbal drink like hojicha

58. Angel hair or penne

59. ___ deco (architectural style)

60. Students older than jrs.

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Down

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5. Quirk

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8. Tracked down

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28. Part of a staircase

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39. Chicken ___ (cheesy entree)

40. Something that's likely to happen

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