The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TAILORING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TAILORING
- Cut end; somehow ignore cut end
- Close to perfect, fantastically original element in a man’s suit?
- They have to make cuts in this business
- Fitting engaged sign on back only, initially
- Work that could get sewer functioning
- Fitting rear end to Mondeo, make a call
- Washer holds up dog for trimming
- Cut on a girl, it needs treatment
- Cutting business for profit
- Fitting dog with two hoops
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The straight part
We know that "They have to make cuts in this business" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they have to make cuts in this business = tailoring.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 TAILORING mean?
TAILORING verb- To make, repair, or alter clothes.
- To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.
- To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.
- Work done by a tailor.
- Any modification or ornamentation.