I'm not convinced there is any point, and have stopped doing it
If sand/mud get in the cuts it may prove to be more puncture resistant than fixing it, but makes me worry a bit less (as I generally have to do the inner tube repairs on any ride)
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I'm not convinced there is any point, and have stopped doing it