Cryptic crossword clue
Requiring surgery, a brief cut to split two ways 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BIFURCATE

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The straight part
We know that "to split two ways" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to split two ways = bifurcate.
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.
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What does BIFURCATE mean?

BIFURCATE verb
  1. To divide or fork into two channels or branches.
  2. To cause to bifurcate.
BIFURCATE adjective
  1. Divided or forked into two; bifurcated.
  2. Having bifurcations.

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