Short pieces of writing (6)

I believe the answer is:

essays

(Other definitions for essays that I've seen before include "Dissertations" , "Attempts, writing" , "Short pieces of writing as for homework" , "Literary efforts" , "Makes experimental attempts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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