| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cut and ran, clutching the pin-up (7) | ||
| Cut | USA Today | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Cut off | Thomas Joseph | 03 May 2023 |
| Cut, as roses | Thomas Joseph | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Trimmed small bit | The Telegraph Cryptic | 22 Jun 2019 |
| Shortened flower stems, for example | Wall Street Journal | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Made cuts | ||
| Made quick scissor cuts | ||
| Cut with small strokes | ||
| Cut with small strokes | ||
| Did salon work | ||
| Cut, as roses | ||
| Clipped | ||
| Cut | ||
| Cut. | ||
| Used shears. | ||
| Clipped. |