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Riff-raff making unpleasant film (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scum

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'riff-raff' is the first definition.

'unpleasant film' is the second definition.

'making' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for scum that I've seen before include "Impurities on surface of liquid, or rotten people" , "Waste matter floating on the surface" , "Floating film of filth" , "Dirt on liquid surface" , "Offscourings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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