What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of hockey not exactly of fundamental importance (7)" mean?

The definition is "of fundamental importance". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in the clue (‘part of’) hocKEY NOT Exactly The answer is KEYNOTE.

Part of hockey not exactly of fundamental importance (7)

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