___ cut (short, fairylike hairdo) (5)

I believe the answer is:

pixie

(Other definitions for pixie that I've seen before include "Sprite" , "Elf, imp" , "Supernatural being with pointed ears" , "Small supernatural being in fairy tale" , "Small supernatural being in fairy tales" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.