What does the cryptic crossword clue "A cross English teacher's cutting equipment (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "cutting equipment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + X (abbreviation="cross") + E (abbreviation="English") + HEADS (synonym="teacher's") = AXEHEADS; definition: "cutting equipment" The answer is AXEHEADS.

A cross English teacher's cutting equipment (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28906 | 16 Down | 2022-11-04 flower

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