What does the cryptic crossword clue "Author, ‘X’ from Oz? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Author,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AUS (synonym="AUS") + TEN (synonym="Australian number 10 = X [in Roman numerals] from Oz") = AUSTEN; definition: "Author," The answer is AUSTEN.

Author, ‘X’ from Oz? (6)

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