Now editors have to have been obliged (4)
I believe the answer is:
owed
'been obliged' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.
'now editors have to have' is the wordplay.
'to have' indicates a hidden word.
'OWED' is hidden within 'now editors have'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for owed that I've seen before include "Had a duty to pay" , "In debt to" , "Was due to pay" , "Was obliged to pay" , "(Sum) due for payment" .)