If the Forensic Scientist replaces a clue tile, does the removed clue still count?

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The rules do not say, so it is up to the group. Players commonly treat a removed clue as still relevant, though the Forensic Scientist usually removes the tile they judge least helpful, and investigators can reason from which tile was removed.

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

If the Forensic Scientist replaces a clue tile, does the removed clue still count?