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Charles writing for openings (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chasms

'openings' is the definition.
(I know this)

'charles writing' is the wordplay.
'charles' becomes 'Chas' (shortened form).
'writing' becomes 'ms' (abbreviation for manuscript).
'chas'+'ms'='CHASMS'

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for chasms that I've seen before include "Deep fissure in the earth" , "Deep openings in the earth's surface" , "Big gaps" , "Deep fissures in the earth" , "Deep gorges, crevasses" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.
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