### Clue: To me, the Indy crossword editor is a stud (4)
### Answer: BOSS 
 ### Explanation: Definition: To me, the Indy crossword editor is,a stud
  Double defn.  1st: To me (the setter using the self-referential pronoun), this is what the Indy crossword editor is; and 2nd: … on the centre of a shield.
I presume Hoskins is not flattering his boss!