Surplus
Surplus noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Scraps and surplus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scraps" instead a noun "Surplus".
Nearby Word: surplusage
Scraps
Scraps noun - Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen).
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