Cryptic crossword clue
Specs, oddly found outside home for writers 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "writers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case writers = scribes.
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 SCRIBES mean?

SCRIBES noun
  1. Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.
  2. A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
  3. A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.
  4. (in particular) A journalist.

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