Scrub vigorously
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SCOUR.
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Why it fits
SCOUR is the 5-letter answer to “Scrub vigorously” in the July 10, 2023 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SCOUR both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.