He joined what was cut (5)

I believe the answer is:

hewed

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'cut' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'he joined' is the wordplay.
'joined' becomes 'we'd' (I've seen this in another clue).
'he'+'wed'='HEWED'

'what was' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for hewed that I've seen before include "Hacked" , "Cut with blows" , "Cut, chopped" , "Axed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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