Answer: meatax

AnswerCrossword Clue
MEATAXDrastic, as a budget cut
MEATAXSevere, as in a budget cut
MEATAXSever, as in a budget cut
MEATAXButcher's tool
MEATAXCleaving tool
MEATAXCleaver
MEATAXSpareribs separator
MEATAXBudget-cutting procedure, figuratively
MEATAXNo delicate instrument
MEATAXMetaphor for drastic cutting
MEATAXButcher's implement
MEATAXCleaving tool (Var.)
MEATAXButcher's cleaver