Cryptic crossword clue
Male rewriting article using feet 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word METRICAL

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The straight part
We know that "using feet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using feet = metrical.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does METRICAL mean?

METRICAL adjective
  1. Relating to poetic meter
  2. Having a regular rhythm
  3. Of or pertaining to measurement

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