The term CUT ___ SWATH can be solved by two crossword solutions: SCYTHES (7 letters) and SCYTHE (6 letters). A scythe is a long-handled tool with a curved blade at the end, used for cutting grass or grain. It is traditionally used in farming and agriculture, and is still used in some parts of the world today. The phrase 'cut ___ swath' refers to the act of cutting a wide path through something, which is what a scythe is used for.