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A better mark (4)

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I believe the answer is:

scar

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This clue could be a double definition.

'a better' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'mark' is the second definition.
(mark left by an injury)

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(Other definitions for scar that I've seen before include "Permanent mark left by a wound" , "Limestone cliff or outcrop" , "Steep rock - blemish" , "Craggy rock formation" , "Effect of unpleasant experience" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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