What does the cryptic crossword clue "Papers no longer like showing maidens inside (5)" mean?

The definition is "Papers". The wordplay uses charade, container. EX (synonym of "no longer") + AS (synonym of "like") + M (synonym of "maidens") [container: "inside"]; definition: "Papers" The answer is EXAMS.

Papers no longer like showing maidens inside (5)

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