What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bit of gossip in group email (4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in ( Bit of ) “ gossip in group ”. Defn: Message sent to an electronic device. The answer is PING.

Bit of gossip in group email (4)

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