Now editor has been obliged (4)
I believe the answer is:
owed
'been obliged' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'now editor has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates a hidden word.
'OWED' is hidden within 'now editor'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for owed that I've seen before include "Outstanding" , "(Sum) due for payment" , "Had an obligation to pay" , "to be paid" , "Was obliged to pay" .)