What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stirring up old men, the writer Voltaire, say (3,2,5)" mean?

The definition is "Voltaire, say". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of UP (synonym="stirring") + OLD (synonym="OLD") + MEN (synonym="MEN") + ME (synonym="the writer") = NOM DE PLUME; definition: "Voltaire, say" The answer is NOM DE PLUME.

Stirring up old men, the writer Voltaire, say (3,2,5)

Times Cryptic #29129 | 22 Across | 2025-01-17 flower

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