Surface abrasions (9)

I believe the answer is:

scratches

(Other definitions for scratches that I've seen before include "Abraded areas of the skin" , "opponents having no handicaps" , "Abrasions" , "Withdraws" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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