Corrected by the appropriate editor (7)
I believe the answer is:
righted
'corrected' is the definition.
('right' can be a synonym of 'correct')
'appropriate editor' is the wordplay.
'appropriate' becomes 'right' (similar in meaning).
'editor' becomes 'ed' (abbreviation).
'right'+'ed'='RIGHTED'
'by the' acts as a link.
(Another definition for righted that I've seen is " Made reparation".)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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