What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of novel Egyptians lament (5)" mean?

The definition is "lament". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "part of novEL EGYptians lament" The answer is ELEGY.

Part of novel Egyptians lament (5)

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