What does the cryptic crossword clue "Novelist includes arresting incident in printed version (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "printed version". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). COP (synonym="arresting incident, “it’s a fair cop”") in HARDY (synonym="novelist") = HARD COPY; definition: "printed version" The answer is HARD COPY.

Novelist includes arresting incident in printed version (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28667 | 9 Across | 2023-07-28 flower

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