Leanest cut is somehow necessary (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESSENTIAL Leanest cut is somehow necessary (9) (9)
5% ENOUGH As much as necessary (6) The Times Concise Oct 9, 2025
5% UNDUE Not necessary (5) (5) Puzzler Sep 28, 2025
5% LINCTUS Somehow cut nails without a medicine (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 4, 2025
5% WIRIEST Leanest (7)
5% SPAREST Leanest (7)
4% ADZE Cutting tool (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 16, 2025
4% KNIFE Cutting utensil (5) Commuter Nov 14, 2025
4% BOB Short cut (3) LA Times Daily Nov 14, 2025
4% GASH Deep cut (4) New York Times Nov 13, 2025
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