Graphite used in writing and drawing (6)

I believe the answer is:

pencil

(Other definitions for pencil that I've seen before include "A writing stick" , "implement in case?" , "writing equipment" , "One doing boring clerical work?" , "Graphite writer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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