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Time's cut short with this, might we presume? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scythe

'time's cut' is the definition.
'scythe' can be an answer for 'cut' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'time's' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for scythe that I've seen before include "Implement with curved blade" , "Bladed cropping implement" , "Tool for cutting grass with blade on long pole" , "Manual tool of reaper" , "Harvesting tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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