The Clue
Shortcoming (4 letter answer)
The Answer
FLAW
Tags
Notes
The answer FLAW is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Blemish
Defect
Error
Fault
Glitch
Imperfection
Macula
Mar
Scratch
Custard pie
Gem devaluer
Hubris, for Icarus
Logic problem
Nick or chip
Chip, maybe
Scratch, say
Bug, to so speak
Chink in the armor, say
Chip in a dish, e.g.
Diamond cutter's concern
Reducer of a gem's value
Scratch in a diamond, e.g.
Scratch on a diamond, e.g.
Scratch on a gem, e.g.
It may be fatal
It can make a 10 a 9
It might be only a scratch
Definition
FLAW as a noun:
1. (defect, fault, flaw) = an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
2. defect or weakness in a person's character; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"
FLAW as a verb:
1. (flaw, blemish) = add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective