What does the cryptic crossword clue "Still bitter maybe, writer, after months (7)" mean?

The definition is "Still". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALE (synonym of "bitter") + M (abbreviation of "months") + BIC (synonym of "writer,"); definition: "Still" The answer is ALEMBIC.

Still bitter maybe, writer, after months (7)

Times Cryptic #28871 | 23 Across | 2024-03-22 flower

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