Cryptic crossword clue
Writing favoured by top man 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INKING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Writing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case writing = inking.
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 INKING mean?

INKING verb
  1. To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
  2. To sign (a contract or similar document).
  3. To apply a tattoo to (someone).
  4. (of a squid or octopus) to eject ink (sense 3)
INKING noun
  1. An application of ink.
  2. Work done by an inker, one kind of commercial artist
  3. Inputting text or drawings into a computer, tablet, or similar apparatus using a stylus.
  4. A defensive activity where ink is released by squids, cuttlefish, etc.

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