Small flaw (4)

I believe the answer is:

nick

(Other definitions for nick that I've seen before include "The old one is devilish" , "Small cut or notch" , "Old . . . . Is a name for the devil" , "chip" , "Notch; prison" .)

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

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