Cryptic crossword clue
They’ll give an edge for writer accommodated by flatmates 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SHARPENERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "They’ll give an edge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they’ll give an edge = sharpeners.
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 SHARPENERS mean?

SHARPENERS noun
  1. A device for making things sharp.
  2. That which makes something sharp.
  3. An alcoholic drink taken at the start of the day, or just before a meal.

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