Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting dry old schoolmaster, semi-retired 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cutting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cutting = secant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SECANT mean?

SECANT noun
  1. A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
  2. In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec
SECANT adjective
  1. That cuts or divides.

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