The term 'cut, in a way' can be used to describe a variety of different actions. DILUTE (6 letters) is the act of making something weaker or less concentrated by adding a liquid or other substance. Sawed (5 letters) is the act of cutting something with a saw. AXED (4 letters) is the act of cutting something with an axe. Lased (5 letters) is the act of cutting something with a laser. BOWDLERIZE (10 letters) is the act of removing or censoring parts of a text that are considered offensive or inappropriate. ETCH (4 letters) is the act of carving or engraving a design into a hard surface. BUILT (5 letters) is the act of constructing something from materials.