What does the cryptic crossword clue "New York murder case - it’s chilling (6)" mean?

The definition is "it's chilling". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ICE (synonym="murder") + BOX (synonym="case") = ICEBOX; definition: "- it's chilling" The answer is ICEBOX.

New York murder case - it’s chilling (6)

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