Shortcoming (4 letters)

{ Answer }

FLAW

{ Related Clues }

It can make a 10 a 9
It might be only a scratch
Reducer of a gem's value
Diamond cutter's concern
Bug, to so speak
Chip in a dish, e.g.
Chink in the armor, say
Hubris, for Icarus
Custard pie
Gem devaluer
Logic problem
It may be fatal
Blemish
Macula
Imperfection
Defect
Nick or chip
Error
Fault
Glitch
Mar
Scratch
Scratch on a diamond, e.g.

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer FLAW is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.

{ Definition }

FLAW as a noun:

1. (defect, fault, flaw) = an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"

2. defect or weakness in a person's character; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"

FLAW as a verb:

1. (flaw, blemish) = add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective