Cryptic crossword clue
Making fine adjustments with delicate cutting can take guts initially 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TWEAKING

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What does TWEAKING mean?

TWEAKING verb
  1. To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.
  2. To adjust slightly; to fine-tune.
  3. To twit or tease.
  4. To abuse methamphetamines, especially crystal meth.
  5. To exhibit symptoms of methamphetamine abuse, such as extreme nervousness, compulsiveness, erratic motion, excitability; possibly a blend of twitch and freak.
  6. To exhibit extreme nervousness, evasiveness when confronted by law enforcement or other authority (e.g., customs agents, border patrol, teacher, etc.), mimicking methamphetamine abuse symptoms.
TWEAKING noun
  1. A tweak; a minor modification.

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