[hugh4]

>(iii) If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.

If it is possible to cut a word, always cut it.

If possible to cut a word, cut it.

If possible, cut.

But of course "if possible" is implied, he wouldn't be advising you to do anything impossible, so just:

Cut.

[rquantz]

You're misunderstanding "if possible" here. It means "if it can be done while conveying all that you need to convey, and saying all that you mean." "Cut" doesn't do that.

[cableshaft]

How about "Cut words out, when possible."?

[PantaloonFlames]

Twain would be pleased.

[sitkack]

I miss Mark.