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On paper, a try (5)

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essay

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This could be a double definition.

'on paper' is the first definition.
'essay' can be an answer for 'paper' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm not sure about the 'on' bit.

'a try' is the second definition.
(essay can mean to try or attempt something)

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(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Attempt; written piece" , "What may be written in exam" , "Written academic work" , "Try; a piece of writing" , "Short treatise" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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