| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| grimes | dirt adhering to a surface |
| grime | dirt adhering to a surface |
| grimed | soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface |
| adhesions | The action or process of adhering to a surface or object |
| rhizoplane | the surface of a root together with the soil adhering to it |
| rhizoplanes | RHIZOPLANE, the surface of a root together with the soil adhering to it |
| scrapes | Push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter |
| scraped | Push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter |
