Now editors have been obliged (4)

I believe the answer is:

owed

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'been obliged' is the definition.
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'now editors have' is the wordplay.
'have' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'OWED' is hidden in the letters of 'now editors'.

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

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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