What does the cryptic crossword clue "Straightforward writer in thousand, possibly (4-3-4)" mean?

The definition is "Straightforward". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of THOUSAND ("thousand,") [anagram: "possibly"] + PEN (abbreviation of "writer") = OPENANDSHUT; definition: "Straightforward" The answer is OPENANDSHUT.

Straightforward writer in thousand, possibly (4-3-4)

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