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But it's a dramatic work! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

play

'dramatic work' is the definition.
(play is a kind of dramatic work)

'but it's a' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'a' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'ply' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

(Other definitions for play that I've seen before include "Drama; engage in games" , "Theatre production" , "Drama - latitude - sport" , "Uncle's premises" , "Stage drama" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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