What does the cryptic crossword clue "Earl introduced to clerical writer (9)" mean?

The definition is "writer". The wordplay uses charade, container. E (abbreviation of "Earl") + PRIESTLY (synonym of "clerical") [container: "introduced"]; definition: "writer" The answer is PRIESTLEY.

Earl introduced to clerical writer (9)

Times Cryptic #29295 | 9 Across | 2025-07-30 flower

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