What does the cryptic crossword clue "After engaging writers, publisher says what it thinks (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "says what it thinks". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PENS (synonym="writers") in OUP (synonym="Oxford University Press") = OPENSUP; definition: "says what it thinks" The answer is OPENSUP.

After engaging writers, publisher says what it thinks (5,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29030 | 23 Across | 2023-03-29 flower

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