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The conflicting bit? (5)

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scrap

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'bit?' is the definition.
('scrap' can be a synonym of 'bit')

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(Other definitions for scrap that I've seen before include "Tussle over junk metal?" , "Oddment" , "Break up - fight" , "boxing match?" , "Waste metal or slang fight" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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