Severs (4)
'severs' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cuts that I've seen before include "Reductions" , "Severs" , "Retrenchment" , "Snubs" , "Axes" .)
'severs' is the definition.
('lop' can be a synonym of 'sever')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lops that I've seen before include "Cuts off, say branches or twigs" , "Docks" , "Prunes" .)
(Other definitions for chops that I've seen before include "trap" , "Cuts of meat including part of a rib" , "Cuts; slices of meat" , "Hacks" , "Axes" .)