Cut husband out to be economical (4)
I believe the answer is:
save
This clue might be a double definition.
'cut husband' is the first definition.
'save' can be an answer for 'husband' (husband can mean to save or conserve). I am not sure about the 'cut' bit.
'to be economical' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'out' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for save that I've seen before include "Salvage" , "Put by in vase" , "Deliver from danger" , "Retain" , "Rescue or salt away" .)