What does the cryptic crossword clue "One played loudly once as playwright married (5)" mean?

The definition is "One played loudly once". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHAW (synonym of "playwright") + M (synonym of "married"); definition: "One played loudly once" The answer is SHAWM.

One played loudly once as playwright married (5)

Times Cryptic #28659 | 11 Across | 2023-07-19 flower

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