New Yorker’s got rid of cold (4)

I believe the answer is:

iced

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'cold' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for iced that I've seen before include "despatched to American underworld" , "Dispatched" , "Decorated with sugary mixture" , "Chilled - killed" , "Core; card; organ" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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