Cryptic crossword clue
Tool to cut edges on blades? The opposite! 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tool to cut edges on blades? The opposite" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tool to cut edges on blades? the opposite = strimmer.
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 STRIMMER mean?

STRIMMER noun
  1. String trimmer

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