What does the cryptic crossword clue "This writer against himself for the moment? (8)" mean?

The definition is "for the moment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ME (synonym="this writer") + ANTI (synonym="this writer") + ME (synonym="this writer") = MEANTIME; definition: "for the moment?" The answer is MEANTIME.

This writer against himself for the moment? (8)

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