Cryptic crossword clue
Putting money first, directors make cuts here? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "make cuts here" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make cuts here = breadboard.
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.

What does BREADBOARD mean?

BREADBOARD noun
  1. A cutting board, especially for cutting bread.
  2. A pull-out cutting board underneath a counter, found in many kitchens.
  3. A reusable solderless device used to build a (usually temporary) prototype of an electronic circuit and for experimenting with circuit designs.
BREADBOARD verb
  1. To set up (an electronic device) on a breadboard.

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