Cut back skittles (4)
I believe the answer is:
snip
This clue could be a double definition.
'cut back' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'skittles' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for snip that I've seen before include "Cut with shears" , "vasectomy?" , "Easy to do - use pins" , "Cut with scissors in small strokes" , "Bargain - crop" .)