The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STYLIST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result STYLIST
- Pen on table for writer of elegance
- Designer’s catalogue of animal accommodation
- Designer’s register of farm accommodation?
- One’s job is to make do
- Elegant writer‘s catalogue for pig farmer?
- Creative type making place for a piggy bank
- Designer of farm building catalogue
- Designer of spreadsheet for pig farmer?
- Pen catalogue for designer of locks
- Distinctive writer’s pen tip
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The straight part
We know that "Creative type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case creative type = stylist.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STYLIST mean?
STYLIST noun- Designer.
- Hairdresser.
- A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
- An artist who has a particular distinctive style.