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Scrape off second slice of daily bread, dropping middle onto floor (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

abrade

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'scrape off' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for abrade that I've seen before include "A beard (anag.)" , "Day breaks? > Start as before" , "Wear away by rubbing (6)" , "Shave" , "Wear away by erosion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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