Cryptic crossword clue
Pointedly edit written work? 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pointedly edit written work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pointedly edit written work = punctuate.
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 PUNCTUATE mean?

PUNCTUATE verb
  1. To add punctuation to.
  2. To add or to interrupt at regular intervals.
  3. To emphasize; to stress.

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