What does the cryptic crossword clue "Censor depressed writer (4-6)" mean?

The definition is "Censor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BLUE (synonym of "depressed") + PENCIL (synonym of "writer"); definition: "Censor" The answer is BLUEPENCIL.

Censor depressed writer (4-6)

Guardian Cryptic #29202 | 21 Across | 2023-10-16 flower

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