Crossword Genius

Print something penetratively (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stencil

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'print' is the definition.
(I know that stencil is a more specific form of the action print)

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(Other definitions for stencil that I've seen before include "Text template" , "Cut-out for painting patterns or shapes" , "Method of decorating" , "Create design" , "Cut-out for applying ink" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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