The crossword clue "nick" commonly refers to a "small cut" or "notch" and can have synonyms such as CUT, DING, DENT, NOTCH, SCORE, or SCRATCH, depending on the context and length of the answer needed. "Nick" as a verb means to cut slightly or to make a small impression on a surface. For the clue "cut," there are numerous possible answers depending on letter count and crossword specifics. Common synonyms include NICK (3 letters), PARE (5 letters), and SEVERED (7 letters), among many others. In summary:

• Nick = small cut, notch, dent, or steal (among others)

• Cut = a wide variety of synonyms including nick, pare, sever, etc.

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