What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pieces from Beryl Bainbridge held up well (4)" mean?

The definition is "well". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "pieces from berYL BAinbridge held up well" The answer is ABLY.

Pieces from Beryl Bainbridge held up well (4)

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