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Think you can write one? Have a go! (5)

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I believe the answer is:

essay

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'have a go' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Have a shot at a written piece" , "Attempt, try" , "Endeavour" , "example of Hazlitt's work" , "Attempt; written piece" .)

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