Cryptic crossword clue
Blood congealed on top of cranium – antiseptic disinfectant tipped over beneath it 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CLOTTED

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What does CLOTTED mean?

CLOTTED verb
  1. To form a clot or mass.
  2. To cause to clot or form into a mass.
CLOTTED adjective
  1. Containing clots.
  2. Coagulated

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