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... play that's of little importance? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trifle

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'play' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for trifle that I've seen before include "Small beer" , "Cold dessert" , "Mess" , "A bit" , "Insignificant thing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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