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Play with something of little value (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trifle

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'play with' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for trifle that I've seen before include "that doesn't matter" , "Pudding - trinket" , "A bit" , "Play - trivia" , "Insignificant thing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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