Cryptic crossword clue
Might one interest better author? 9

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Might one interest better/author" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case might one interest better/author = bookmaker.
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 BOOKMAKER mean?

BOOKMAKER noun
  1. A person who prints or binds books.
  2. A person who compiles books from the writings of others.
  3. A person (or a business) who calculates odds and accepts bets, especially on horse racing; a bookie.

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