Cryptic crossword clue
Wordsmiths assembled work, in theory, so oddly 7

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

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

WRITERS noun
  1. A person who writes, or produces literary work.
  2. Anything that writes or produces output.
  3. The seller of an option.
  4. A clerk of a certain rank in the service of the East India Company, who, after serving a certain number of years, became a factor.
  5. An ordinary legal practitioner in Scottish country towns.
  6. A petty officer in the United States navy who keeps the watch-muster and other books of the ship.

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