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Score that's zero for golfer (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scratch

I believe this is a double definition.

'score' is the first definition.
(both can mean to mark or etch)

'zero for golfer' is the second definition.
(scratch handicap is a zero handicap in golf)

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for scratch that I've seen before include "Write hurriedly" , "Back out of race" , "Superficial damage; withdraw" , "handle superficial irritation" , "having superficial injury" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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