They're cut to defuse an explosive Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

EXPLOSIVE (adjective)
1. liable to lead to sudden change or violence
2. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
EXPLOSIVE (noun)
1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
DEFUSE (verb)
1. remove the triggering device from

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