It may cover a cut (4)

I believe the answer is:

scab

(Other definitions for scab that I've seen before include "Crust-like surface over a wound" , "Ignorer of strike" , "Derogatory term for a strike-breaker" , "complaint with scales" , "one works during strike" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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