Attempt to play peacemaker (4,2)

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4,2

step in

(Other definitions for step in that I've seen before include "Substitute" , "enter" , "Type of garment" , "Shoe with no fastenings" , "Interrupt" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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