Cryptic crossword clue
Struggling writer not unknown to importune newspaper boss 4-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 7 letter word HARD PRESSED

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The straight part
We know that "Struggling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case struggling = hard pressed.
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 HARD PRESSED mean?

HARD PRESSED adjective
  1. (usually with to-infinitive) Barely able. Having difficulty doing something.
  2. Experiencing financial difficulty or difficulty in surviving.

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