Cryptic crossword clue
Writer scraps compositions initially, torn apart with little hesitation 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SCRIVENER

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What does SCRIVENER mean?

SCRIVENER noun
  1. A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
  2. One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.
  3. A writing master.

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