Crossword Genius

Blade with specific edges (aluminium) to peel with less energy (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scalpel

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'blade' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Surgical blade ' mean 'scalpel' so perhaps 'blade' could also mean 'scalpel')

'specific edges aluminium to peel with less energy' is the wordplay.
'specific edges aluminium' becomes 'scalp' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'with less' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'energy' becomes 'P.E.' (P.E. is an example).
'peel' with 'pe' removed is 'el'.
'scalp'+'el'='SCALPEL'

'with' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for scalpel that I've seen before include "Operator may use this" , "Sharp blade" , "Medical knife" , "Surgeon's tool" , "Dissecting knife" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.