I start with a fight, or a chance to relax,
And end with a cut, and am but you what.
In between I am quite average,
But overall you hope I am never required.
What am I?
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A thought is you are a
spare
I start with a fight, or a chance to relax,
start with a fight - spar, or a chance to relax - spa,
And end with a cut, and am but you what.
end with a cut - pare, and am but you what : I am but you are.
In between I am quite average,
par
But overall you hope I am never required.
something you keep as a spare like a tyre.
Title: Answer may be superfluous
it may not be needed.
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$\begingroup$ Correct - that was fast. Wasn't sure if the bit in the title was going to make it too easy, but needed the characters... $\endgroup$ – Chronocidal Jan 31 '18 at 13:30
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$\begingroup$ The title was extra help - and I like clues there. I think found the meaning from the average clue, but your puzzle is a cut above the norm with the density of wordplay. (Also I've asked one with a similar answer!) $\endgroup$ – Tom Jan 31 '18 at 13:37
