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Cut in staff (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crew

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'cut' is the first definition.
(crew cut is a type of haircut)

'staff' is the second definition.
(crew of workers)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for crew that I've seen before include "This male hair style is closely cropped" , "Ship's men" , "Ship's company - boasted" , "Hands" , "Was exultant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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