What does the cryptic crossword clue "Was a killer left to go in all directions bar north? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Was a". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="left") in SEW (synonym="all directions bar N") = SLEW; definition: "Was a killer" The answer is SLEW.

Was a killer left to go in all directions bar north? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29437 | 6 Down | 2024-07-17 flower

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