What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut fuel used by American hospital (4)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAS (synonym="US word for petrol, from gasoline = fuel used by American") + H (synonym="abbreviation for hospital") = GASH; definition: "Cut" The answer is GASH.

Cut fuel used by American hospital (4)

Independent Cryptic #11742 | 15 Across | 2024-05-29 flower

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