What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mystery writer not starting with bonus puzzle (7)" mean?

The definition is "puzzle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (first_letter="not") + ON (abbreviation="with") + PLUS (synonym="bonus") = NONPLUS; definition: "puzzle" The answer is NONPLUS.

Mystery writer not starting with bonus puzzle (7)

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