The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ERASED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result ERASED
- Times editor removed
- Removed evidence of periods of French backsliding
- Incompetently seared, destroyed the lot
- Bit of smut editor on Times deleted
- Times editor taken out, not to be seen
- Blunder, as edited, partly rubbed out
- Got rid of the Times editor
- Red Sea waves wiped out
- Times editor’s removed
- Times editor removed from paper?
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The straight part
We know that "removed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removed = erased.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 ERASED mean?
ERASED verb- To remove markings or information
- To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
- To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
- To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
- To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information).
- To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.
- To kill; assassinate.
- Having the appearance of being forcibly torn off, with parts left jagged or uneven.