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The type of Mole that leaves a mark reversing vehicle - it's not very nice scratching the side (6)

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naevus

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'the type of mole that leaves a mark reversing vehicle it's not very nice scratching the side' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for naevus that I've seen before include "Birthmark or mole" , "A scarlet birthmark on skin" , "A red-coloured birthmark" , "disfiguring mark" , "A red birthmark on skin" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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