VERB: "to free of excess or extraneous matter...by cutting" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to free of excess or extraneous matter...by cutting" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. cut down on; make a reduction in
2. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
(adjective)
1. thin and fit
2. neat and smart in appearance
(noun)
1. cutting down to the desired size or shape
2. a decoration or adornment on a garment

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

EXTRANEOUS (adjective)
1. not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source
2. coming from the outside
EXCESS (noun)
1. excessive indulgence
2. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
EXCESS (adjective)
1. more than is needed, desired, or required

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