What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minimal growth — number of workers reduced? (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Minimal growth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CREW (synonym="CREW") + CUT (synonym="CUT") = CREW CUT The answer is CREW CUT.

Minimal growth — number of workers reduced? (4,3)

Times Cryptic #28990 | 17 Across | 2024-08-08 flower

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