The term 'AND PASTE CUT' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: EDIT (4 letters), VERBS (5 letters), RANSOMERS (9 letters), and TAHINI (6 letters). EDIT is a verb meaning to prepare a text for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it. VERBS are words that express action, occurrence, or being. RANSOMERS are people who demand money in exchange for the release of a hostage or the return of property. Finally, TAHINI is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.