Answer:

rubs

Answer	Crossword Clue
RUBS	Grill seasonings
RUBS	Abrades
RUBS	Spice blends used in grilling

RUBS	Impediments
RUBS	Massages
RUBS	Works on a lottery ticket
RUBS	Massages the wrong way?
RUBS	Chafes
RUBS	... the wrong way (irritates)
RUBS	Acts the masseur
RUBS	Knocks off, with "out"

RUBS	Applies pressure to
RUBS	Burnishes
RUBS	Points of difficulty
RUBS	Gives a massage to
RUBS	Polishes
RUBS	Difficulties
RUBS	Pre-grilling spice mixtures
RUBS	Shakespearean difficulties?

RUBS	Buffs
RUBS	Causes friction
RUBS	Cleans, in a way
RUBS	Annoyances
RUBS	Applies ointment
RUBS	Obstacles
RUBS	Gives a massage
RUBS	Uses elbow grease

RUBS	Applies liniment
RUBS	Barbecue coatings
RUBS	Polishes, say
RUBS	Friction spots.
RUBS	Subjects to friction.
RUBS	Uses a washboard.
RUBS	Scrubs.
RUBS	Uses a holystone.

RUBS	... out (erases).
RUBS	Grates (against).
RUBS	Does a polishing job.
RUBS	Polishes.
RUBS	Buffs.