Shots break up noisy assembly (6)
I believe the answer is:
essays
'shots' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'break up noisy assembly' is the wordplay.
'ESSAYS' is hidden backwards within the letters.
However, I'm not sure how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for essays that I've seen before include "Tries for theses?" , "Endeavours" , "literary work" , "Written works" , "Literary compositions" .)