The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 letter word CUT IT
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result CUT IT
- Manage scaled-down Information Technology
- Manage to halt filming around end of Act I
- Manage to reduce one type of technology
- Have fewer computers to manage
- Bird needs metal cap to meet exacting standards
- Shorten The X-Factor to meet requirements
- In court, do I succeed?
- Occult filth needs regular censoring to meet requirements
- Succeed in hearing Bye Bye Birdie ?
- Manage Charlie and posh bird
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The straight part
We know that "to meet requirements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to meet requirements = cut it.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.