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Write letters for a while (5)

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I believe the answer is:

spell

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This might be a double definition.

'write letters' is the first definition.
'spell' can be an answer for 'write' ('spell' can be a synonym of 'write'). I am not certain of the 'letters' bit.

'a while' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for spell that I've seen before include "Charm; short period" , "get letters in order" , "Incantation; splinter of wood" , "influence" , "something to cast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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