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Lumberjack competition projectile (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

axe

(Other definitions for axe that I've seen before include "Remove ruthlessly or suddenly" , "US jazz instrument" , "Abandon project or cut back on resources" , "Sack with cleaver?" , "Terminate; chopper" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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