A clear-cut curve (3)

I believe the answer is:

arc

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'a clear-cut curve' is the definition.
'arc' can be an answer for 'curve' (arc is a kind of curve). I am unsure of the 'a clear-cut' bit.

'cut curve' is the wordplay.
'cut' means to remove the last letter.
'curve' becomes 'arch' (arch is a kind of curve).
'arch' with its final letter removed is 'ARC'.

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(Other definitions for arc that I've seen before include "Turn" , "Light" , "Part of a curve" , "Part of a circular line" , "Bend" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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