What does the cryptic crossword clue "Searched and managed to fire journalist (9)" mean?

The definition is "Searched". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAN (synonym="managed") + SACK (synonym="fire, as a verb = dismiss from employment") + ED (synonym="short for editor = newspaper boss = journalist") = RANSACKED; definition: "Searched" The answer is RANSACKED.

Searched and managed to fire journalist (9)

Independent Cryptic #11014 | 18 Across | 2022-01-31 flower

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