What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer (female) reaches rock-bottom – that’s upsetting (8)" mean?

The definition is "Writer". The wordplay uses a reversal. SHE (synonym="female") + NADIR (reversal="NADIR") = SHERIDAN; definition: "Writer" The answer is SHERIDAN.

Writer (female) reaches rock-bottom – that’s upsetting (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29621 | 18 Down | 2025-02-18 flower

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