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Would you write one like a shot? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

essay

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'a shot?' is the definition.
(I know that essay is a type of shot)

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(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Try - composition" , "Written composition" , "What may be written in exam" , "Make an effort to write one" , "School compeosition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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