What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ordinary pieces which are published in the papers (5)" mean?

The definition is "which are published in the papers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="abbreviation for ordinary, as in the old O-Level school exams") + BITS (synonym="pieces") = OBITS The answer is OBITS.

Ordinary pieces which are published in the papers (5)

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