Cryptic crossword clue
Cuts and runs after botched case

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ESCALOPES

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The straight part
We know that "Cuts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cuts = escalopes.
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 ESCALOPES mean?

ESCALOPES noun
  1. A thin slice of meat, especially veal or poultry.
  2. A charge (depiction) of the scallop.

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