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Cat unsuitable for part in play (3)

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I believe the answer is:

act

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'part in play' is the definition.
'act' can be an answer for 'play' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not sure about the 'part in' bit.

'cat unsuitable' is the wordplay.
'unsuitable' indicates an anagram (letters not in suitable order).
'cat' with letters rearranged gives 'ACT'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for act that I've seen before include "Perform - part of a play" , "Subdivision of a play" , "performing group" , "Exploit" , "Aussie parliamentarians exert influence here?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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