What does the cryptic crossword clue "One suspends cuts, recounting encounter with leader of 9 (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "One suspends cuts". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (‘recounting’) MEET HOOK (‘encounter with leader of 9’ – Captain Hook in Peter Pan ). The answer is MEATHOOK.

One suspends cuts, recounting encounter with leader of 9 (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29684 | 14 Across | 2025-05-02 flower

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