What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old writer in front of grand premiere? (7)" mean?

The definition is "premiere?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Old") + PEN (abbreviation="writer") + IN (from clue) + G (abbreviation="grand") = OPENING; definition: "premiere?" The answer is OPENING.

Old writer in front of grand premiere? (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17105 | 2 Down | 2023-05-25 flower

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