What does the cryptic crossword clue "Irish horror writer - devotee found in the French University (6)" mean?

The definition is "Irish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LE (synonym="a form of “the” in French") + FAN (synonym="devotee") + U (synonym="abbreviation for university") = LEFANU; definition: "Irish horror writer -" The answer is LEFANU.

Irish horror writer - devotee found in the French University (6)

Independent Cryptic #11828 | 15 Across | 2024-09-06 flower

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