"It cuts the cheese (but not the mustard)" NYT crossword answer is:
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This crossword clue is a humorous way of saying that something is not quite up to par. It implies that the thing in question is not quite as good as it should be, or that it is not as good as something else. In this case, it could be a reference to a product or service that is not as good as its competitors, or something that does not live up to expectations.