What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut sailor receives in major international conflict (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "major international conflict". The wordplay uses charade, container. HEW (synonym of "Cut") + TAR (synonym of "sailor") [container: "receives"]; definition: "major international conflict" The answer is THEWAR.

Cut sailor receives in major international conflict (3,3)

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