Matter floating on a liquid (4)

I believe the answer is:

scum

(Other definitions for scum that I've seen before include "Waste matter floating on the surface" , "Algae" , "Dirt on liquid surface" , "Dirt on a liquid's surface" , "Offscourings" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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