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Judges of essayists? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

triers

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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.

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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