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Something written in parenthesis? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

thesis

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'something written' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'parenthesis?' is the wordplay.
'THESIS' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for thesis that I've seen before include "research paper" , "Essay putting forward a particular view" , "writing following research" , "View advanced for purposes of argument" , "A lengthy essay, perhaps for degree" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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