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These may cut lines on graph (4)

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I believe the answer is:

axes

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'lines on graph' is the definition.
(X axis and Y axis)

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(Other definitions for axes that I've seen before include "Drastically cuts" , "Dispenses with" , "Terminates" , "Cutting tools" , "Choppers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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