### Clue: Religious messenger is half-cut _(3)
### Answer: NUN 
 ### Explanation: Definition:  _
 "nuncio"(a religious messenger representing the Pope;a papal ambassador) **minus its last 3 letters**(is half-cut).
Defn: Blankspace;emptiness, as underlined – unless there's something missing from the clue.
Answer: Term for "Nothing" when texting on your mobile. I hope my explanation's correct.
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