What does the cryptic crossword clue "Faculty cut, oh dear (4)" mean?

The definition is "oh dear". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SIGHT (synonym of "Faculty") [curtailing: "cut,"]; definition: "oh dear" The answer is Sigh.

Faculty cut, oh dear (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3115 | 4 Down | 2021-07-04 flower

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