What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut advertising work by a French director (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PR (abbreviation="advertising") + UNE (abbreviation="a French") + D (first_letter="director") = PRUNED; definition: "Cut" The answer is PRUNED.

Cut advertising work by a French director (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17254 | 28 Across | 2023-12-20 flower

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