What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut up manuscript papers (5)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. AXE (synonym of "Cut") + MS (synonym of "manuscript") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "papers" The answer is EXAMS.

Cut up manuscript papers (5)

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