New lambs go for frolics (7)

I believe the answer is:

gambols

'for frolics' is the definition.
('gambol' can be a synonym of 'frolic')

'new lambs go' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates anagramming the letters.
'lambs'+'go'='lambsgo'
'lambsgo' with letters rearranged gives 'GAMBOLS'.

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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