Answer:

cuts

AnswerCrossword Clue
CUTSAbridges
CUTSBudget reductions
CUTSScene enders
CUTSThey're made at auditions
CUTSLoin and shank, e.g.
CUTSClips
CUTSBags a class, so to speak
CUTSSongs on albums
CUTSPlays pranks, with "up"
CUTSSlashes
CUTSBudget decisions
CUTSButcher's offerings
CUTSShares
CUTSDoes some editing
CUTSShips class
CUTSSkips class
CUTSPortions
CUTSGoes AWOL from school
CUTSSnips
CUTSUses scissors
CUTSBad news for the budget
CUTSDrops from the team
CUTSReduces, as expenses
CUTSSnips, as hair
CUTSCold ..
CUTSRemoves from the roster
CUTSStage director's concern
CUTSUses a scissor
CUTSRemoves with a scissor
CUTSReductions
CUTSDeletions
CUTSDilutes
CUTSEdits
CUTSNotches.
CUTSDilutes.
CUTSFells.
CUTSUnkind blows.
CUTSPieces of meat.
CUTSParts omitted.
CUTSCollegian's prerogatives.