Use scissors on Crossword Clue

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Use scissors on Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
2. the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
(verb)
1. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
2. cut down on; make a reduction in
(adjective)
1. made neat and tidy by trimming
2. (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SCISSORS (noun)
1. a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze
2. an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
USE (noun)
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage
2. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
USE (verb)
1. use up, consume fully
2. avail oneself to

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