Clapped round circuit (3)
I believe the answer is:
lap
'circuit' is the definition.
('lap' can be a synonym of 'circuit')
'clapped round' is the wordplay.
'LAP' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lap that I've seen before include "One round of the track" , "Track circuit; drink" , "Circuit of racetrack" , "One complete circuit" , "Drink; lick" .)