Sign of past stitches, perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

scar

(Other definitions for scar that I've seen before include "reef" , "Disfigure(ment)" , "Mark, blemish" , "Stigma" , "Mark of a wound remaining on the skin" .)

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

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