Cryptic crossword clue
As some say, blade did some cutting 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SAWED

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The straight part
We know that "did some cutting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case did some cutting = sawed.
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 SAWED mean?

SAWED verb
  1. To cut (something) with a saw.
  2. To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.
  3. To be cut with a saw.
  4. To form or produce (something) by cutting with a saw.

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