Bleeds or clots (4)
I believe the answer is:
saps
This clue could be a double definition.
'bleeds' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'clots' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I don't see how they can define each other.
'or' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for saps that I've seen before include "Depletes the the strength of fools" , "Enervates in spas" , "Coshes" , "Vital juices" , "More than one fool" .)