What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sacked Head of Personnel, sick and old (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sacked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (first_letter="Personnel,") + ILL (synonym="sick") + AGED (synonym="old") = PILLAGED; definition: "Sacked" The answer is PILLAGED.

Sacked Head of Personnel, sick and old (8)

Times Cryptic #28937 | 5 Across | 2024-06-07 flower

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