What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cosy up and hang round with hired killer (10)" mean?

The definition is "hired killer". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SNUG (synonym of "Cosy") + LINGER (synonym of "hang") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "hired killer" The answer is GUNSLINGER.

Cosy up and hang round with hired killer (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29119 | 13 Down | 2023-07-11 flower

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