What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of shirt about to sever (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Part". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TO (synonym="TO") in CUFF (synonym="CUFF") = CUTOFF; definition: "Part" The answer is CUTOFF.

Part of shirt about to sever (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29076 | 10 Across | 2023-05-22 flower

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