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Ruthlessly reduces (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

axes

(Other definitions for axes that I've seen before include "Hatchets" , "Tools with heavy bladed heads" , "alliances" , "X, Y scales on graph" , "Edge tools with metal heads" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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