Small lump of butter (3)

I believe the answer is:

pat

(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Tap lightly" , "Girl" , "Affectionate gesture - postman" , "Light touch or stroke" , "Conveniently; light touch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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