The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BLURB
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result BLURB
- Cry about reviewer’s initial description of book
- Puff of black cloud’s above
- What’s written to promote obscure book?
- Obscure book? This description might help
- Promotional material for obscure book
- Obscure book — and what might sell it
- Cry over author’s last words on dustjacket
- Obscure British advertising material
- Promotional words blemish book
- Lack of clarity with British promotional material
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The straight part
We know that "words on dustjacket" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case words on dustjacket = blurb.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 BLURB mean?
BLURB noun- A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.
- To write or quote in a blurb.
- To supply with a blurb.