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[Freda7]

I must have something wrong I think:
Clue: After breaking the top, I buy small pieces.
(7 letters). I have ?i?h?p?
Please can someone puit me straight? Any help appreciated,

[Tichfield]

I think your letters are OK.

Answer - BISHOPS

Breaking the top = B

I = I

Buy = Shop

Small = S

Pieces (chess) = BISHOPS

[Freda7]

Tichfield - my grateful thanks to you. I could only find the word Bishops to fit but I just couldn,t see the connection.
All becomes clear now after your explanation. Many thanks.