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Scratch or nick

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I believe the answer is:

flaw

I believe this is a double definition.

'scratch' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'nick' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for flaw that I've seen before include "failing" , "Error in theory or plan" , "weak spot" , "(Make) defect(ive)" , "Defect, imperfection" .)

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