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Saucy thing to cut (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

caper

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This could be a double definition.

'saucy thing' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'cut' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for caper that I've seen before include "Jump about playfully" , "High-spirited escapade" , "prickly shrub" , "Antic, prank" , "Dance; pickled bud" .)

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