Cryptic crossword clue
Dishonest editor's withdrawal requires authorisation 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DESIGNING

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The straight part
We know that "Dishonest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dishonest = designing.
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 DESIGNING mean?

DESIGNING verb
  1. To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
  2. To plan (to do something).
  3. To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
  4. To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
  5. To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.
DESIGNING noun
  1. A process of design.
DESIGNING adjective
  1. Artful; scheming

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