Cryptic crossword clue
Cuts, perhaps, may get us down 6

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

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

WOUNDS noun
  1. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
  2. A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
  3. An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
WOUNDS verb
  1. To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
  2. To hurt (a person's feelings).

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