Cryptic crossword clue
Cuts components of air, for example, including hydrogen 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GASHES

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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 = gashes.
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 GASHES mean?

GASHES noun
  1. A deep cut.
  2. A vulva.
  3. A woman
  4. (British Royal Navy) Rubbish, spare kit
  5. Rubbish on board an aircraft
  6. Unused film or sound during film editing
  7. Poor quality beer, usually watered down.
GASHES verb
  1. To make a deep, long cut; to slash.

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