What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer considered advice, then shut up (4-3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Writer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FELT (synonym="considered") + TIP (synonym="advice,") + PEN (synonym="shut") = FELTTIPPEN; definition: "Writer" The answer is FELTTIPPEN.

Writer considered advice, then shut up (4-3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #23907 | 8 Down | 2006-10-26 flower

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