Cryptic crossword clue
Pen catalogues for elegant writers 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "elegant writers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case elegant writers = stylists.
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 STYLISTS mean?

STYLISTS noun
  1. Designer.
  2. Hairdresser.
  3. A writer or speaker distinguished for excellence or individuality of style; one who cultivates, or is a master or critic of, literary style.
  4. An artist who has a particular distinctive style.

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