The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GROSS
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The straight part
We know that "X-rated/prior to cuts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case x-rated/prior to cuts = gross.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 GROSS mean?
GROSS noun- Twelve dozen = 144.
- The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.
- The bulk, the mass, the masses.
- To earn money, not including expenses.
- (of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.
- (of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.
- Seen without a microscope (usually for a tissue or an organ); at a large scale; not detailed.
- Causing disgust.
- Lacking refinement in behaviour or manner; offending a standard of morality.
- (of a product) Lacking refinement; not of high quality.
- (of a person) Heavy in proportion to one's height; having a lot of excess flesh.
- Not sensitive in perception or feeling.
- Difficult or impossible to see through.
- Easy to perceive.