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They draw off editor not taken in by corrupting influences (8)

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I believe the answer is:

suctions

'they draw off' is the definition.

'editor not taken in by corrupting influences' is the wordplay.
'editor' becomes 'ed'.
'not taken in by' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'corrupting influences' becomes 'seductions'.
'seductions' with 'ed' removed is 'SUCTIONS'.

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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