NOUN: "one of a series of ridges fixed across the fingerboard of a stringed musical instrument (such as a guitar)" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "one of a series of ridges fixed across the fingerboard of a stringed musical instrument (such as a guitar)" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. gnaw into; make resentful or angry
2. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
(noun)
1. a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
2. agitation resulting from active worry

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FINGERBOARD (noun)
1. a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger
2. a bank of keys on a musical instrument
INSTRUMENT (verb)
1. write an instrumental score for
2. address a legal document to
INSTRUMENT (noun)
1. any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
2. the means whereby some act is accomplished

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