Divide before the deal Crossword Clue

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The clue for your today's crossword puzzle is: "Divide before the deal" ,published by L.A. Times Daily. Please check our best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Divide before the deal" has the answer "CUT." This answer relates to the clue because "cut" signifies dividing or separating something into two or more parts before a transaction or agreement is made. The word "cut" can be used in various contexts to describe the act of dividing, whether it be dividing a cake before serving it to guests, splitting profits in a business deal, or carving slices from a pie. In crossword puzzles, answers like "cut" are cleverly crafted to lead solvers to think about different interpretations of the clue's wording, ultimately arriving at the correct solution.

Definition of "CUT"

make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object

Example :

I started cutting myself when I was about 14 and continued for four years

I just started high school and I have a lot of self-confidence issues and as a result I started cutting

I cut his photograph out of the paper

 The Crossword clue "Divide before the deal" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	9 January 2018	CUT
The Washington Post	9 January 2018	CUT