Before cutting examine cheese (6)

I believe the answer is:

paneer

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'cheese' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Another definition for paneer that I've seen is " Cheese".)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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