Crossword Genius

Score; cancel (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scratch

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">score</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(both can mean to mark or etch)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">cancel</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that cancel can be written as scratch)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for scratch that I've seen before include "Lacerate" , "Slight cut" , "Abraded skin areas" , "Superficial wound" , "given no advantage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.