Head-chopper! (11)

I believe the answer is:

executioner

(Other definitions for executioner that I've seen before include "Judicial killer" , "One carrying out death sentence" , "Hangman, for example" , "One who carries out death sentences" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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