Crossword Genius

Cut complaint that's expressed (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mown

'cut' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'complaint that's expressed' is the wordplay.
'complaint' becomes 'moan' (I've seen this before).
'that's expressed' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'moan' sounds like 'MOWN'.

(Other definitions for mown that I've seen before include "Block of cast metal" , "Cut down with a blade" , "(Of grass) cut" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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