What does the cryptic crossword clue "He wrote line about good companion (10)" mean?

The definition is "He wrote". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (abbreviation="line") + ON (abbreviation="about") + G (abbreviation="good") + FELLOW (synonym="companion") = LONGFELLOW; definition: "He wrote" The answer is LONGFELLOW.

He wrote line about good companion (10)

Times Cryptic #26858 | 12 Across | 2017-10-17 flower

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