What does the cryptic crossword clue "Head cut off in photograph, laugh (4)" mean?

The definition is "laugh". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. T (synonym of "cut") + SHOOT (synonym of "photograph,") [deletion: "Head"]; definition: "laugh" The answer is HOOT.

Head cut off in photograph, laugh (4)

Times Cryptic #28701 | 28 Across | 2023-09-06 flower

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