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Clipped a piece from the intersection (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

terse

'clipped' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a piece from the intersection' is the wordplay.
'a piece' indicates a hidden word.
'TERSE' is hidden in the letters of 'from intersection'.

(Other definitions for terse that I've seen before include "Sparing with words; abrupt" , "Curt among trees" , "Crisp and brief" , "Short and sharp" , "Pithy and concise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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