He would come shortly after fuel cut (6)

I believe the answer is:

gashed

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'cut' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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

(Other definitions for gashed that I've seen before include "Cut open" , "Deeply cut" , "Wounded" .)

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