What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scrape off a scruffy beard (6)" mean?

The definition is "Scrape". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + BEARD = ABRADE; definition: "Scrape" The answer is ABRADE.

Scrape off a scruffy beard (6)

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