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Flap about, does it? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bat

'it?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'flap about' is the wordplay.
'flap' becomes 'tab' (both can mean a small piece of material).
'about' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'tab' written backwards gives 'BAT'.

'does' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bat that I've seen before include "Night-flying mammal" , "Small mammal or cricket striker" , "Creature" , "Night-flyer" , "Nocturnal flier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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