What does the cryptic crossword clue "Branch in tree cut down with blade, originally (4)" mean?

The definition is "Branch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIM (deletion) + B (deletion) = LIMB; definition: "Branch" The answer is LIMB.

Branch in tree cut down with blade, originally (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29550 | 12 Across | 2024-11-26 flower

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