Took out and cleaned (8)

I believe the answer is:

scrubbed

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'cleaned' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for scrubbed that I've seen before include "Scoured - crossed off" , "Cancelled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.

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