What does the cryptic crossword clue "Offer pounds — nothing for chippy old artist? (9)" mean?

The definition is "chippy old artist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DONATE (synonym of "Offer") + LL (synonym of "pounds") + O (synonym of "- nothing"); definition: "chippy old artist?" The answer is DONATELLO.

Offer pounds — nothing for chippy old artist? (9)

Times Cryptic #28557 | 27 Across | 2023-03-22 flower

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