What does the cryptic crossword clue "Admit money originally cut (4)" mean?

The definition is "cut". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. M (first letter of "money") [first letter: "originally"] + OWN (synonym of "Admit"); definition: "cut" The answer is MOWN.

Admit money originally cut (4)

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