What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dispatch star heartlessly (8)" mean?

The definition is "Dispatch". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. CELEBRITY (synonym of "star") [gutting: "heartlessly"]; definition: "Dispatch" The answer is CELERITY.

Dispatch star heartlessly (8)

Times Cryptic #28731 | 19 Across | 2023-10-11 flower

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