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Satan in shape (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nick

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'satan in shape' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for nick that I've seen before include "Steal (slang)" , "Small cut - if old, the devil" , "where thieves are" , "Small cut or notch" , "Arrest - purloin" .)

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