Scours is a term used to describe the process of cleaning or removing dirt, debris, and other contaminants from surfaces. The crossword solutions for this term include 'Cleans' (6 letters), 'Ransacks' (8 letters), 'SCRUBS' (6 letters), and 'CLEANSES' (8 letters). Cleaning is the most common use of the term scours, as it involves the removal of dirt, dust, and other contaminants from surfaces. Ransacking is the act of searching through something in an often destructive manner. Scrubbing is the act of using a brush or other abrasive material to remove dirt and other contaminants from surfaces. Finally, CLEANSES is the act of using a liquid or other cleaning agent to remove dirt and other contaminants from surfaces.