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Scrubbed and combed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scoured

I believe this is a double definition.

'scrubbed' is the first definition.
('scour' can be a synonym of 'scrub')

'combed' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for scoured that I've seen before include "Washed" , "combed" , "Scrubbed; searched" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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