How many letters does the top answer for “the act of cutting off. sherwood.” have?

The most common answer is recision (8 letters).

Crossword clue: the act of cutting off. sherwood.

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recision 8 letters web-def

The act of cutting off. Sherwood.

the act of cutting something off 60% similar → abscission

the act of lopping or cutting off. cockeram. 50% similar → obtruncation