Cryptic crossword clue
Pen with point I coloured – there’s no flow with it 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STYPTIC

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The straight part
We know that "there’s no flow with it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case there’s no flow with it = styptic.
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 STYPTIC mean?

STYPTIC noun
  1. A substance used for styptic results.
STYPTIC adjective
  1. Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
  2. (by extension) That stops bleeding.

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