Make a hit playing in 'Die Fledermaus'? (3)

I believe the answer is:

bat

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'fledermaus'?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for bat that I've seen before include "once wielded by 60 [GREIG]" , "Flutter (eyelids)" , "Cricketer; mammal" , "Club used in cricket" , "Small mammal or cricket striker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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