Crossword Genius

Cut (3)

Ross

'cut' is the definition.
(both can mean to cancel or remove)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for axe that I've seen before include "Sack with cleaver?" , "Cancel" , "Fraternize" , "fell" , "saw alternative?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times, the Newsday, the King Feature Syndicate, the Evening Standard, The Independent, The Mirror, The Telegraph, The Guardian and the Penny Press.
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