Surface wound (7)

I believe the answer is:

scratch

(Other definitions for scratch that I've seen before include "Withdraw - abrasion" , "Handicap where expected to make" , "Mark made by sharp point" , "Rough and ready" , "small injury" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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