Cryptic crossword clue
First Labour’s place secures vote over ruthless cost-cutters 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "ruthless cost-cutters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ruthless cost-cutters = axemen.
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 AXEMEN mean?

AXEMEN noun
  1. A man who wields an axe.
  2. A musician who plays a guitar or saxophone.

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