Solution for a pencil error (6)

I believe the answer is:

eraser

(Other definitions for eraser that I've seen before include "destroyer" , "An Indian rubber" , "correction device" , "One removes writing" , "Implement for rubbing out" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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