Cryptic crossword clue
Nasty cut bound to be contaminated

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

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The straight part
We know that "contaminated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contaminated = dirtied.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIRTIED mean?

DIRTIED verb
  1. To make (something) dirty.
  2. To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
  3. To debase by distorting the real nature of (something).
  4. To become soiled.

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