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Cats' sloppy bits of play (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

acts

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'bits of play' is the definition.
'acts' can be an answer for 'play' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'bits of' bit.

'cats' sloppy' is the wordplay.
'sloppy' indicates anagramming the letters.
'cats' with letters rearranged gives 'ACTS'.

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(Other definitions for acts that I've seen before include "Cast in exploits" , "Theatrical deeds" , "Major divisions of play" , "Religious book" , "Pretends" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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