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Scope of the section pre-lunch? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ambit

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'scope' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'section pre-lunch?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'section' could be 'bit' (both can mean part) and 'bit' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'am' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of the' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ambit that I've seen before include "Circumference" , "Scope or confines" , "Scope, extent, or bounds of something" , "Range - surroundings" , "Range, scope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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