What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clear riotous thousand mobbing author (4-3-4)" mean?

The definition is "Clear". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THOUSAND (synonym="THOUSAND") + PEN (synonym="PEN") = OPEN-AND-SHUT; definition: "Clear" The answer is OPEN-AND-SHUT.

Clear riotous thousand mobbing author (4-3-4)

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