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Permanent blemish (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stain

(Other definitions for stain that I've seen before include "Spot - shame" , "Satin (anag.)" , "Discolouration" , "Penetrative dye; mark" , "Discolouring mark" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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