Service area cut down extensively (8)

From Times Cryptic 29567, 4A —

4A — Service area cut down extensively (8)MASSACRE

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'cut down extensively' — The definition is a phrase at one end — here it's a grim verb phrase, not a place.
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'Service' → MASS
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'area' → ACRE
  • Assembly
    MASS + ACRE = MASSACRE

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