What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article Times editor ruthlessly cut (4)" mean?

The definition is "cut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="Article") + X (abbreviation="Times") + ED (abbreviation="editor") = AXED; definition: "cut" The answer is AXED.

Article Times editor ruthlessly cut (4)

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