What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut up hake woman gutted (4)" mean?

The definition is "Cut up". The wordplay uses a deletion. HE (part of "hake") + WN (part of "woman") [gutting: "gutted"]; definition: "Cut up" The answer is HEWN.

Cut up hake woman gutted (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29316 | 24 Down | 2024-02-27 flower

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