What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former partner is behind fake manuscript (5)" mean?

The definition is "manuscript". The wordplay uses charade, parts. COD (synonym of "fake") [last letter: "behind"] + EX (synonym of "Former partner"); definition: "manuscript" The answer is CODEX.

Former partner is behind fake manuscript (5)

Independent Cryptic #11954 | 10 Across | 2025-01-31 flower

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