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Pulled out of race, slightly injured (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scratched

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'pulled out of race' is the first definition.
(scratch can mean to withdraw from a race)

'slightly injured' is the second definition.
(a scratch is a minor injury)

(Other definitions for scratched that I've seen before include "Relieved an itch" , "injured" , "struck out" , "Having surface damage" , "Pulled out of contest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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