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Something written for this paper, for instance? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

essay

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This clue could be a double definition.

'something written for this' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'paper for instance?' is the second definition.
(I know that composition is a type of essay)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Try - composition" , "Prose composition" , "School compeosition" , "Written academic work" , "Make an effort to write one" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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