### Clue: Left out in the end by top editor (6)
### Answer: ELIDED 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Left out
  E(last letter,*end* of the word *the*) + LID(*top* of a container) + ED(short for *$$ed$$itor*)
Defn:  To strike out,omit,*leave out* something written.  Nice surface as it's exactly what an editor might do.