Cryptic crossword clue
Struck by a story put up by female newspaper boss 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BIFFED

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What does BIFFED mean?

BIFFED verb
  1. To punch or hit.
  2. To discard; to throw out; to throw away.
  3. To wipe out; to faceplant; to fall.

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