Cryptic crossword clue
Wrongly interpret popular writer’s pen-name, omitting ‘s’ 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Wrongly interpret" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wrongly interpret = misread.
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 MISREAD mean?

MISREAD noun
  1. An instance of reading wrongly.
MISREAD verb
  1. To read wrongly, normally by accident; misconstrue; misinterpret; mistake the sense or significance of.

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