Cut the ___ (start to act independently) (4)
I believe the answer is:
cord
(Other definitions for cord that I've seen before include "Line of twisted fibres or threads" , "Strong string" , "Rope; fabric" , "Small rope; flex" , "Thin rope" .)
I believe the answer is:
cord
(Other definitions for cord that I've seen before include "Line of twisted fibres or threads" , "Strong string" , "Rope; fabric" , "Small rope; flex" , "Thin rope" .)