Cryptic crossword clue
Developed pleasure in penning two lines and good further line 4-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FULL-GROWN

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What does FULL-GROWN mean?

FULL-GROWN adjective
  1. Fully developed; adult

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