Cryptic crossword clue
Makes fine cuts 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Makes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes = fetches.
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 FETCHES mean?

FETCHES verb
  1. To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.
  2. To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for.
  3. To bring or get within reach by going; to reach; to arrive at; to attain; to reach by sailing.
  4. To bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.
  5. To take (a breath), to heave (a sigh)
  6. To cause to come; to bring to a particular state.
  7. To recall from a swoon; to revive; sometimes with to.
  8. To reduce; to throw.
  9. To bring to accomplishment; to achieve; to make; to perform, with certain objects.
  10. To make (a pump) draw water by pouring water into the top and working the handle.

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