Answer: slitting

AnswerCrossword Clue
SLITTINGOne use for scissors
SLITTINGCutting
SLITTINGMaking the cut?
slittingForm (one's eyes) into slits; squint
slittingCut (something) into strips
slittingMake a long, narrow cut in (something)
slittingSLIT, to make a long narrow cut in