What does the cryptic crossword clue "After a fake, news chief is red-faced (7)" mean?

The definition is "red-faced". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + SHAM (synonym="fake") + ED (synonym="editor") = ASHAMED; definition: "red-faced" The answer is ASHAMED.

After a fake, news chief is red-faced (7)

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