Q-tip, e.g (4)

I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for swab that I've seen before include "Hospital cleaner" , "Surgical cleaner" , "Wound-cleaner" , "Mop up - uncouth fellow" , "Among others, Q-tip" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, the Family Time, the Universal, The Mirror and The New York Times.

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