The term 'cut away' can be defined as the act of removing something by cutting it. This term can be broken down into four different crossword solutions: LOP (3 letters), RIP (3 letters), PEEL (4 letters), and PARED (5 letters). LOP is an abbreviation for the verb 'LOP off, ' which means to cut off a part of something. RIP is an abbreviation for the verb 'RIP off, ' which means to tear off a part of something. PEEL is an abbreviation for the verb 'PEEL off, ' which means to remove the outer layer of something. Finally, PARED is an abbreviation for the verb 'pared down, ' which means to reduce something by cutting away parts of it.