The Clue
Scratches out (5 letter answer)
The Answer
RASES
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Notes
The answer RASES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
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Definition
RAS as a noun:
1. (reticular activating system, RAS) = the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
RASE as a verb:
1. (level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down) = tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"