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12d. Scratch or cut from long ago? (3,4) ? O?D ?I?K

Obviously OLD something... NICK, SILK ?

Answer and why would be gratefully received.

Manx

Old Nick - name for devil and name for cut

sorry, not explained properly
scratch is another name for devil

Thanks. I get the cut bit, but where does the devil come from in the clue

Scratch is an old name for devil (see Anne Bradford's dictionary )who is also known as Old Nick

Sorry, I was too quick with my supplementary. I did look up scratch as a possible name for the devil, but couldn't find anything.

So thanks for the explanation

You're welcome!