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Give a slight cut (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ignore

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'cut' is the definition.
(cut can mean to ignore socially)

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(Other definitions for ignore that I've seen before include "Refuse to notice or acknowledge" , "Intentionally disregard" , "Region (anag)" , "Disregard - cut" , "Deliberately overlook" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish News.
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