What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark is caught with grass in school (7)" mean?

The definition is "Mark". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "caught") + RAT (synonym of "grass") + SCH (synonym of "school"); definition: "Mark" The answer is SCRATCH.

Mark is caught with grass in school (7)

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