Sweep one’s hand or a plectrum across (strings) (5)

I believe the answer is:

strum

(Other definitions for strum that I've seen before include "Play a banjo" , "Play strings with sweep of hand" , "Play stringed instrument with sweep of hand" , "Casually play (a guitar)" , "Plays guitar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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