Cryptic crossword clue
Old writers briefly endure dealing with technique 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "dealing with technique" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dealing with technique = stylistic.
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 STYLISTIC mean?

STYLISTIC adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or literary style.

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