Cryptic crossword clue
Newspaper chief engages people - to do his job? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EMEND

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The straight part
We know that "his job" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case his job = emend.
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 EMEND mean?

EMEND verb
  1. To correct and revise (text or a document).

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