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Corner is not to be cut, you understand? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nook

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'corner' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'not to be cut you understand?' is the wordplay.
'to be cut' means to remove the last letter.
'you understand?' becomes 'ok' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'not' with its final letter taken away is 'no'.
'no'+'ok'='NOOK'

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for nook that I've seen before include "Alcove" , "Interior angle formed where two walls meet" , "Secluded recess" , "Recess or cranny" , "Sheltered and secluded place" .)

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