Took out and scored (9)

I believe the answer is:

scratched

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

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(Other definitions for scratched that I've seen before include "Scraped, scored" , "taken from the field" , "Relieved an itch" , "struck out" , "Pulled out of contest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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