What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek writer pocketing ring for the ear, creating excitement on Lesbos? (10)" mean?

The definition is "creating excitement on Lesbos". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOMOER (synonym="HOMOER") + OTIC (synonym="‘for the ear’") = HOMOEROTIC; definition: "creating excitement on Lesbos?" The answer is HOMOEROTIC.

Greek writer pocketing ring for the ear, creating excitement on Lesbos? (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29341 | 13 Down | 2024-03-27 flower

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