Crossword Genius

The opposite of how Milton wrote? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inverse

'the opposite' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for inverse that I've seen before include "Antonym" , "Transposed" , "Opposite (like poetry?)" , "Opposite in direction" , "Contrary in effect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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