Scrape memento (4)

I believe the answer is:

scab

(Other definitions for scab that I've seen before include "Crust of congealed blood" , "Crust forming over wound" , "Strikebreaker; mange" , "Strike breaker" , "one works during strike" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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