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Render ineffective writer, with no tips for inspiration? (7)

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euterpe

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'for inspiration?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for euterpe that I've seen before include "Inspiring goddess" , "One of the Muses" , "Muse of lyric poetry and music" , "Inspiration for writer" , "Musical Muse" .)

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