Crust Like Surface Over A Wound Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCAB which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCAB

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	31%	13		Crust formed on the surface of a wound
3	28%	3		Fleur de ___ (delicate crust on the surface of seawater)

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCAB" which means:

noun

• Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
• The crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion

verb

• Form a scab
• Take the place of work of someone on strike

An example sentence would be:

• "He picked at the scab on his knee, causing it to start bleeding again."
• "The doctor told him not to pick at the scab so it could heal properly."

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The Guardian Quick14 Sep 2017	Across 5
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5	Crust over a wound The Guardian Quick - 05 Jun 2019	The Guardian Quick / 05 Jun 2019
6	Wound's crust The Guardian Quick - 08 Dec 2004	The Guardian Quick / 08 Dec 2004
7	Wound crust The Guardian Quick - 19 Feb 2005	The Guardian Quick / 19 Feb 2005