What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male with pen, artist that's a cold-blooded sort (5)" mean?

The definition is "cold-blooded sort". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COB (synonym="Male") + RA (abbreviation="artist") = COBRA; definition: "a cold-blooded sort" The answer is COBRA.

Male with pen, artist that's a cold-blooded sort (5)

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