11
vent(noun, clear, separate, open, release)
10
cut(noun, verb, break, flat, crack)
10
depression(noun, break, drop, decline, fall)
10
lair(noun, retreat, opening, protection, dump)
10
perforate(verb, clear, separate, open, release)
10
pierce(verb, clear, drive, separate, open)
10
rift(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
9
flaw(noun, break, mark, weakness, crack)
9
lacuna(noun, break, cut, crack, rest)
9
leak(noun, escape, opening, wound, interval)
9
mess(noun, place, fix, difficulty, spot)
9
niche(noun, break, place, area, part)
9
nook(noun, break, place, area, part)
9
outlet(noun, break, place, cut, open)
9
pocket(noun, depression, impression, opening, sack)
9
rip(noun, break, cut, catch, split)
9
scrape(noun, trouble, place, fix, bad)
9
shack(noun, good, place, mess, rich)
8
cell(noun, break, retreat, receptacle, container)
8
cranny(noun, break, place, position, crack)
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