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Now editor has been obliged (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

owed

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'been obliged' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'now editor has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates a hidden word.
'OWED' is hidden within 'now editor'.

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(Other definitions for owed that I've seen before include "Outstanding" , "(Sum) due for payment" , "Had an obligation to pay" , "to be paid" , "Was obliged to pay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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