What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playwright had 'is 'n' 'er mixed up (8)" mean?

The definition is "Playwright". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HAD + 'IS + 'N' + 'ER = SHERIDAN; definition: "Playwright" The answer is SHERIDAN.

Playwright had 'is 'n' 'er mixed up (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29292 | 18 Down | 2024-01-30 flower

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