Cryptic crossword clue
Put on paper the fall in value of an asset 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WRITE-DOWN

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Put on paper/fall in value of an asset" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put on paper/fall in value of an asset = write-down.
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 WRITE-DOWN mean?

WRITE-DOWN noun
  1. A depreciation, or a lowering in the price or value of something

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