Cryptic crossword clue
One supporting cuts met with knight 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "One supporting cuts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one supporting cuts = sawhorse.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SAWHORSE mean?

SAWHORSE noun
  1. A structure with a crosspiece used to support timber or other material for working.

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