What does the cryptic crossword clue "Knowledgeable writer who wrote nonsense about study (7)" mean?

The definition is "Knowledgeable". The wordplay uses a reversal. LEAR (synonym="writer who wrote nonsense") + DEN (reversal="study") = LEARNED; definition: "Knowledgeable" The answer is LEARNED.

Knowledgeable writer who wrote nonsense about study (7)

Times Cryptic #28874 | 25 Across | 2024-03-26 flower

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