What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put down an unanswerable question (4)" mean?

The definition is "question". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KO (synonym="abbrev. for “knock-out”/to render unconscious/put down") + AN (synonym="AN") = KOAN; definition: "unanswerable question" The answer is KOAN.

Put down an unanswerable question (4)

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