Lapse; small strip of paper (4)

I believe the answer is:

slip

(Other definitions for slip that I've seen before include "Faulty" , "Lingerie item - fielding position" , "Minor error, stumble" , "Mistake (of tongue or pen)" , "Slide; fielder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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