What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book, far from brilliant, cut (7)" mean?

The definition is "Book". The wordplay uses a deletion. MATT (synonym="not glossy, far from brilliant") + HEW (synonym="cut") = MATTHEW; definition: "Book," The answer is MATTHEW.

Book, far from brilliant, cut (7)

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