What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fight cancelled in US — kill ticket seller (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "ticket seller". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOX (abbreviation="Fight") + OFF (synonym="cancelled") + ICE (synonym="kill") = BOX OFFICE; definition: "ticket seller" The answer is BOX OFFICE.

Fight cancelled in US — kill ticket seller (3,6)

Times Cryptic #29224 | 9 Across | 2025-05-08 flower

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