Cryptic crossword clue
American means to cut commercials from radio 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word ADZ

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The straight part
We know that "American means to cut" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case american means to cut = adz.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADZ mean?

ADZ noun
  1. A cutting tool that has a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle and is used in shaping wood.
ADZ verb
  1. To shape a material using an adze.

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