Cryptic crossword clue
Trimmed small bit 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SNIPPED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Trimmed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trimmed = snipped.
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 SNIPPED mean?

SNIPPED verb
  1. To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
  2. To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
  3. To break off; to snatch away.
  4. To circumcise.
  5. To remove the irrelevant parts of quotations in the reply message.
SNIPPED adjective
  1. Circumcised.

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