What does the cryptic crossword clue "Author's hoax involving gun lobbyists (6)" mean?

The definition is "Author". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NRA (synonym="gun lobbyists") in COD (synonym="hoax") = CONRAD; definition: "Author's" The answer is CONRAD.

Author's hoax involving gun lobbyists (6)

Times Cryptic #28661 | 10 Across | 2023-07-21 flower

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