What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bloodthirsty character unusual for Austen (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bloodthirsty character". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FORAUSTEN ("for Austen") [anagram: "unusual"] = NOSFERATU; definition: "Bloodthirsty character" The answer is NOSFERATU.

Bloodthirsty character unusual for Austen (9)

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