The gang get their cut (4)
I believe the answer is:
crew
'the gang' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for crew that I've seen before include "Group of operators" , "Company working together" , "Sailors -- boasted" , "Staff of boat" , "was triumphant" .)