The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word STATIONERY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result STATIONERY
- Material used by writers — still, we hear!
- What’s needed for office still to be picked up
- Piece of data, a single line added to one paper
- Writer’s stuff is unmoving on radio
- Writers’ articles still being reported
- Post line on English writer's material
- Reporter’s still writing material?
- Files etc not moving for hearing
- Perhaps Victoria, Elizabeth and Mary finally get writing materials
- Writing articles still for The Listener
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The straight part
We know that "Material used by writers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case material used by writers = stationery.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 STATIONERY mean?
STATIONERY noun- Writing materials, envelopes, office materials