The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PENNED
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The straight part
We know that "Wrote/how sheep are sometimes treated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wrote/how sheep are sometimes treated = penned.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 PENNED mean?
PENNED verb- To enclose in a pen.
- To write (an article, a book, etc.).
- Winged; having plumes