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The Clue

Shaving mishaps (5 letter answer)

The Answer

NICKS

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Notes

The answer NICKS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

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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