What does the cryptic crossword clue "That is The Times boss purged (7)" mean?

The definition is "purged". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SC (synonym="scilicet, that is") + OUR (synonym="scilicet, that is") + ED (synonym="ED") = SCOURED; definition: "purged" The answer is SCOURED.

That is The Times boss purged (7)

Times Cryptic #28825 | 10 Across | 2024-01-29 flower

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