Mishap during a shave

I believe the answer is:

nick

(Other definitions for nick that I've seen before include "Old . . . . Is a name for the devil" , "Appropriate" , "Half-inch" , "Small cut; steal" , "Steal (slang)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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