What does the cryptic crossword clue "50 per cent of Noel Coward is reconstituted from this writer (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "his writer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EL (synonym="EL") + COWARD (synonym="COWARD") + IS (synonym="IS") = OSCAR WILDE; definition: "writer" The answer is OSCAR WILDE.

50 per cent of Noel Coward is reconstituted from this writer (5,5)

Times Cryptic #29227 | 14 Across | 2025-05-12 flower

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