What does the cryptic crossword clue "American discounted appealing to cop traitor (7)" mean?

The definition is "American discounted". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAT (synonym="traitor") in CUTE (synonym="appealing") = CUTRATE; definition: "American discounted" The answer is CUTRATE.

American discounted appealing to cop traitor (7)

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