What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playwright, one who asked for more money, a forger (6,9)" mean?

The definition is "Playwright". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OLIVER (synonym="OLIVER") + GOLD (synonym="GOLD") + SMITH (synonym="SMITH") = OLIVER GOLDSMITH; definition: "Playwright," The answer is OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

What is the answer to "Playwright, one who asked for more money, a forger (6,9)"?

The answer is OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

Playwright, one who asked for more money, a forger (6,9)

Times Cryptic #28711 | 2 Down | 2023-09-18 flower

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