What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sentimental agent accepts cut (6)" mean?

The definition is "cut". The wordplay uses a deletion. LOP (synonym="cut") in SPY (synonym="agent") = SLOPPY The answer is SLOPPY.

Sentimental agent accepts cut (6)

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