| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| rub | 3 | |
| wax | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| jeer | 4 | |
| tart | 4 | |
| razz | 4 | |
| rack | 4 | |
| raze | 4 | |
| skin | 4 | |
| wear | 4 | |
| stab | 4 | |
| file | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| twang | 5 | |
| wound | 5 | |
| taunt | 5 | |
| tweak | 5 | |
| grate | 5 | |
| scuff | 5 | |
| scour | 5 | |
| prick | 5 | |
| scrub | 5 | |
| wring | 5 | |
| twist | 5 | |
| sting | 5 | |
| snore | 5 | |
| snarl | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| scrape | 6 | |
| smooth | 6 | |
| refine | 6 | |
| squeal | 6 | |
| rankle | 6 | |
| finish | 6 | |
| polish | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| scratch | 7 | |
| catcall | 7 | |
| SYNCARP | 7 | |
| rub-off | 7 | |
| perfect | 7 | |
| rub out | 7 | |
| provoke | 7 | |
| torture | 7 | |
| torment | 7 | |
| scrunch | 7 | |
| improve | 7 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| wear-away | 9 | |
| 17 letters | ||
| rub the wrong way | 17 | |