Lamb piece (5)

I believe the answer is:

essay

'lamb piece' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Make an effort or attempt" , "Written composition" , "Try; dissertation" , "Short treatise" , "Attempt; written piece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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