The writer’s advisor accepting second idea, initially as a reminder of impermanence (7,4)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "The writer’s advisor accepting second idea, initially as a reminder of impermanence (7,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MEMENTO (synonym="MEMENTO") + MORI (synonym="remember that you must die; anything [eg a skull] to remind one of mortality; reminder of impermanence") = MEMENTOMORI The answer is MEMENTOMORI.

Guardian Cryptic #29216 | 14 Across | 2023-11-01 flower

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