The term 'REMOVE BY CUTTING' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: ABLATE (6 letters) and PARE (4 letters). ABLATE is a verb meaning to remove or destroy something gradually, usually by using heat, chemicals, or laser beams. PARE is a verb meaning to cut off the outer layer or surface of something, usually with a sharp tool. Both terms refer to the act of removing something by cutting it away.