The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word KERF
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The straight part
We know that "cut" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut = kerf.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KERF mean?
KERF noun- The act of cutting or carving something; a stroke or slice.
- The groove or slit created by cutting or sawing something; an incision.
- The distance between diverging saw teeth.
- The flattened, cut-off end of a branch or tree; a stump or sawn-off cross-section.
- The portion or quantity (e.g. of hay, turf, wool, etc.) cut off in a given stroke.
- To cut a piece of wood or other material with several kerfs to allow it to be bent.