Twbydy-am-by-3

If the answer is just ? "twbydy" = two by two = square, "am" = morning = A.M., "by 3" = ×3? Not fitting.

But the simplest interpretation: = two-by-two = 4; "am" = AM; "by 3" = next to 3 → "4AM beside 3" → puzzle answer "TRI" (three) as the piece. twbydy-am-by-3

Given typical puzzle answer lengths, is a clue for "AM" with something? No. If the answer is just

Given the ambiguous nature, I think this is a cryptic instruction: is an anagram of "two by dy" = two by dy? dy = dysprosium. No. But the simplest interpretation: = two-by-two = 4;

But in cryptic crosswords: "piece" often means a part or a chess piece. "by 3" = tri- prefix. Could "twbydy" be "two b y d y" → musical notes? B, D?

Given the cryptic style, I suspect ; "am" = morning = "AM"; "by" = next to; "3" = three letters; total maybe "FOUR AM" → anagram?

(since it says "piece" in the prompt): "TRI" or "TRIO" ? But length 3 → "TRI" .