These subjects demand work in spasms (6)

I believe the answer is:

topics

(Other definitions for topics that I've seen before include "Subject matter of conversations" , "'Subjects, themes (6)'" , "Subject matters" , "Talking points" , "Things to talk about" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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