Cryptic crossword clue
A roué not waiting for his cut? 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word RAKE OFF

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The straight part
We know that "cut" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut = rake off.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RAKE OFF mean?

RAKE OFF noun
  1. A percentage of an amount of money taken by a third-party as a bribe, as part of an unlawful enterprise, or as a commission from the pot of a casino game.

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