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Way I write journal, like some magistrates (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stipendiary

'like some magistrates' is the definition.
(stipendiary magistrate is a type of magistrate)

'way i write journal' is the wordplay.
'way' becomes 'st'.
'write' becomes 'pen' (synonyms).
'journal' becomes 'diary' (synonyms).
'st'+'i'+'pen'+'diary'='STIPENDIARY'

(Other definitions for stipendiary that I've seen before include "Paid magistrate" , "Paid official" , "I'm paid for my work" , "allowance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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