Cryptic crossword clue
Some pink edition – as all our papers must be! 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word INKED

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "as all our papers must be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as all our papers must be = inked.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does INKED mean?

INKED adjective
  1. Having a tattoo or tattoos.
INKED verb
  1. To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
  2. To sign (a contract or similar document).
  3. To apply a tattoo to (someone).
  4. (of a squid or octopus) to eject ink (sense 3)

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