Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RAILWAYMAN

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The straight part
We know that "Maybe one in cutting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case maybe one in cutting = railwayman.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does RAILWAYMAN mean?

RAILWAYMAN noun
  1. A man who works on a railway.

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