The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISPENSARY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result DISPENSARY
- Drug dealer hides small notes in log
- Drug dealer first to supply writers in journal
- In journal, son writes where to get drugs
- Chemist‘s putting small enclosures in log
- Writer on board covered by log — get medication here
- Medical provider putting small scribbles in journal
- Pharmacy’s daily record with entry for ‘shilling quills’
- Drug peddler and author on board ship making entry in journal
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The straight part
We know that "Drug dealer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drug dealer = dispensary.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DISPENSARY mean?
DISPENSARY noun- A place or room where something is dispensed.