Top Gormenghast author finally censored (4)
I believe the answer is:
peak
'top' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for peak that I've seen before include "Pointed mountain" , "Acme" , "Summit, often pointed" , "Pinnacle" , "'Heyday'" .)