What does the cryptic crossword clue "Branch kills American comic (8)" mean?

The definition is "Branch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFFS (synonym="‘kills American’") + HOOT (synonym="‘comic’") = OFFSHOOT; definition: "Branch" The answer is OFFSHOOT.

Branch kills American comic (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29378 | 16 Down | 2024-05-09 flower

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