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Make runs with the cut stroke? (5)

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score

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I believe this is a triple definition!

'make runs' is the first definition.
'score' can be an answer for 'make' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'runs' bit.

'with' acts as a link.

'the cut' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'stroke?' is the third definition.
(thesaurus)

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(Other definitions for score that I've seen before include "Number of goals/points" , "Hit - music" , "Number of runs" , "Orchestrate; twenty" , "Result" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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