What does the cryptic crossword clue "'Garpen' for 24? (9,6)" mean?

The definition is "24". The wordplay uses a reversal. PAPER (synonym="PAPER") + BACK (synonym="BACK") + WRITER (synonym="WRITER") = PAPERBACKWRITER; definition: "24?" The answer is PAPERBACKWRITER.

'Garpen' for 24? (9,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29038 | 16 Across | 2023-04-07 flower

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