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"They will cut mentorship in King's," hear student is claiming (7,6)

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I believe the answer is:

pinking shears

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'they' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'cut mentorship in king's hear student is claiming' is the wordplay.
'is claiming' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'PINKING-SHEARS' can be found hidden inside 'cut mentorship in kings hear student'.

'will' is the link.

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(Other definitions for pinking shears that I've seen before include "Scissors producing a wavy edge" , "Tool used to create a serrated edge" , "Scissors with serrated cutting edges" , "Scissors used to prevent fraying" , "Scissors with a serrated blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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