What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut is fashionable length maybe we hear (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). IN (synonym="fashionable") + CISE (synonym="soundalike – ‘we hear’ – of ‘size’, ‘length, maybe’") = INCISE; definition: "Cut" The answer is INCISE.

Cut is fashionable length maybe we hear (6)

Independent Cryptic #12076 | 6 Across | 2025-06-23 flower

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