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Cut the ___ (start to act independently) (4)

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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've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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