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Chop, cut (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hew

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'chop' is the first definition.
(to hew is to chop or cut down)

'cut' is the second definition.
(hew can mean to chop or cut)

(Other definitions for hew that I've seen before include "Chop or hack at" , "Chop (wood)" , "Carve out of wood or stone" , "Cut with blows" , "Shape wood, as with an axe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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