Horse play? Crossword Clue

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Horse play? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. type genus of the Equidae: only surviving genus of the family Equidae

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PLAY (verb)
1. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
2. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
PLAY (noun)
1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
2. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
HORSE (noun)
1. a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
2. troops trained to fight on horseback
HORSE (verb)
1. provide with a horse or horses

Hint 3: Anagram

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