What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bad joints reported by those writing regularly? (8)" mean?

The definition is "those writing regularly". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like DIRE(bad), WRISTS(joints) The answer is DIARISTS.

Bad joints reported by those writing regularly? (8)

Times Cryptic #27796 | 10 Across | 2020-10-15 flower

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