The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INKWELL
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More clues leading to the result INKWELL
- One knew funny lines is what writer may need
- Source of writing clearly supporting popular King
- Knew about filling poorly writer’s vessel
- Small reservoir provided by king on ruling favourably
- It’s used by writers in Cambodia without difficulty
- Assembled kin comfortably fitting in old office
- Doctor knew I’ll get a writing accessory
- To do this, apparently, writers may have to dip into one
- What writer may use in lines concluding novel I knew
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The straight part
We know that "Source of writing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case source of writing = inkwell.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 INKWELL mean?
INKWELL noun- A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen into it whenever a refill is needed.