Laundry day challenge (5)

I believe the answer is:

stain

(Other definitions for stain that I've seen before include "Discoloured mark" , "Discolouring mark" , "Discoloration" , "Stigma" , "Blemish; colour (wood)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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