The Clue
Cuts (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NICKS
Tags
Notes
The answer NICKS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Chips
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Definition
NICK as a noun:
1. (dent, ding, gouge, nick) = an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
2. (British slang) a prison; "he's in the nick"
3. (notch, nick, snick) = a small cut
NICK as a verb:
1. (nick, snick) = cut slightly, with a razor; "The barber's knife nicked his cheek"
2. (nick, chip) = cut a nick into
3. divide or reset the tail muscles of; "nick horses"
4. mate successfully; of livestock