Uses scissors on

SNIPS

Think of a quick, sharp cut—like what a gardener might do to trim small branches.

The clue "Uses scissors on" hints at the action of cutting with scissors, which is often called "snipping." The answer "SNIPS" plays on this verb—it’s both what you do with scissors and a short, punchy word that fits the definition. The wordplay is straightforward: "snips" directly describes the cutting motion, making it a clear match for the clue.