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Let out red mark left by wound (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scar

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This clue could be a double definition.

'let out red' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

'mark left by wound' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for scar that I've seen before include "Healed-cut mark" , "Leave wound mark" , "Old wound - bare cliff" , "Evidence of an old wound" , "Mark on body or tree" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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