Separate bit (5)

I believe the answer is:

piece

(Other definitions for piece that I've seen before include "Bishop, for one" , "man on board" , "Portion, bit" , "A bit of something" , "Queen on board, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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