Genre of work synonymous with The Office (4)

I believe the answer is:

type

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'genre' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for type that I've seen before include "Use keys" , "Sort, kind" , "Sort; printed letters" , "Sort, variety" , "Kind or class as of people" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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