Cutting comment Crossword Clue

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BARB

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(verb)
1. turn up, loosen, or remove earth
2. remove, harvest, or recover by digging
(noun)
1. the site of an archeological exploration
2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CUTTING (noun)
1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
2. the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
CUTTING (adjective)
1. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
2. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
COMMENT (verb)
1. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
2. make or write a comment on
COMMENT (noun)
1. a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
2. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BARB
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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GID

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