Cryptic crossword clue
Charitable effort that would patch over the hurt? 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word BAND AID

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BAND AID mean?

BAND AID noun
  1. An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound.
  2. A temporary or makeshift solution to a problem, created ad hoc and often with a lack of foresight.
BAND AID verb
  1. To apply an adhesive bandage.
  2. To apply a makeshift fix; to jury-rig.

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