Small depression in a surface (4)

I believe the answer is:

dent

(Other definitions for dent that I've seen before include "Tend (anag.)" , "Impress" , "Tend to make small depression" , "tooth (13) [FRENCH]" , "Injury to pride" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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