Crossword Genius

Intend to get work in writing (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

propose

'intend' is the definition.
(proposing is a kind of intending)

'work in writing' is the wordplay.
'work' becomes 'op' (abbreviation for opus).
'in' is an insertion indicator.
'writing' becomes 'prose' (I've seen this in other clues).
'op' put within 'prose' is 'PROPOSE'.

'to get' is the link.

(Other definitions for propose that I've seen before include "Put forward a plan" , "Intend" , "Put forward for consideration" , "advance" , "Tender" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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