If you want to save the rim, loosen by degrees doing the left flange first, since those are slacker. That will reduce the right side tension and you can slacken those.
Same with cutting, I always cut the left flange spokes first, using compound cutters that look like mini bolt cutters.
BTW- keep your face clear, cut spokes can launch out of the rim like missiles.
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