What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not forgiving, like an incomplete Bible (8)" mean?

The definition is "Not forgiving". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. RUTH (synonym of "Bible") [curtailing: "incomplete"] + LESS (synonym of "like"); definition: "Not forgiving," The answer is RUTHLESS.

Not forgiving, like an incomplete Bible (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29220 | 8 Down | 2023-11-06 flower

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