Cuts off and fastens together (5)

I believe the answer is:

clips

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'cuts' is the definition.
(I know this)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for clips that I've seen before include "Trims" , "Cuts; fasteners" , "reduces" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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