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Cleans cuff of special suit when changing hands (6)

Ross

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scrubs

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(Other definitions for scrubs that I've seen before include "special clothing for those working in the theatre" , "Abolishes" , "Clothing worn in an operating theatre" , "Protective garments for surgeons" , "Wormwood _____" .)

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