Crossword Genius

A shot at writing (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

essay

This clue is a double definition.

'a shot' is the first definition.
(I know that essay is a type of shot)

'writing' is the second definition.
(I know that essay is a type of writing)

'at' is the link.

(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Try; a piece of writing" , "Make an effort to write one" , "School compeosition" , "Thesis" , "Composition; attempt" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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