Some poetry does need editing (4)
I believe the answer is:
odes
'some poetry' is the definition.
(ode is a type of poem)
'does need editing' is the wordplay.
'need editing' indicates an anagram (I've seen 'needing editing' mean this).
'does' anagrammed gives 'ODES'.
(Other definitions for odes that I've seen before include "Lyric poems" , "poetry" , "verse" , "Poets write them" , "Songs" .)