Judges of essayists? (6)
I believe the answer is:
triers
This could be a double definition.
'judges' is the first definition.
(trier is a kind of judge)
'essayists?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for triers that I've seen before include "people making an effort" , "German city's" , "The Lord loves them, it's said" , "They make an effort, don't give up" .)