What does the cryptic crossword clue "Frank, old writer (4)" mean?

The definition is "Frank,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="old") + PEN (abbreviation="writer") = OPEN; definition: "Frank," The answer is OPEN.

Frank, old writer (4)

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