What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silence writer making one envious at first (5)" mean?

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Silence writer making one envious at first (5)

Times Cryptic #29335 | 11 Across | 2025-09-15

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QU(-i,+E)LL, a simple letter-substitution clue.

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