Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting jack leaves hazard for articulated lorry 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word KNIFING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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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 = knifing.
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 KNIFING mean?

KNIFING verb
  1. To cut with a knife.
  2. To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
  3. To cut through as if with a knife.
  4. To betray, especially in the context of a political slate.
  5. To positively ignore, especially in order to denigrate. compare cut
KNIFING noun
  1. An instance of stabbing with a knife.

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