Cryptic crossword clue
Removing end and firing gun over president’s head 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SNIPPING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
S
N
I
P
P
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Removing end" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removing end = snipping.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SNIPPING mean?

SNIPPING verb
  1. To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
  2. To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
  3. To break off; to snatch away.
  4. To circumcise.
  5. To remove the irrelevant parts of quotations in the reply message.
SNIPPING noun
  1. The act by which something is snipped or cut.
  2. A piece cut off; a clipping.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations