Crust forming on a wound (4)

I believe the answer is:

scab

(Other definitions for scab that I've seen before include "part of healing process" , "Blackleg, strike-breaker" , "Dried crust on wound" , "Dried surface of wound" , "Crust of congealed blood" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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