Apple bluetooth keyboard lost a key

I'm having a weird issue with my Apple BT keyboard: today I noticed it doesn't respond to the 'six' key, which is easy to check in keyboard viewer. Also, I discovered that when I press control + space I get 'six' reported in the viewer instead of this shortcut.
The key seems OK, nothing looks broken in it, no dirt etc. underneath. Also, changed batteries and checked keyboard with iPad to be sure it's not something else.
Any way I can bring it back to life?

Out of curiousity I did a google search for "replacement keys for apple bluetooth keyboard" and got potential candidate hits that may (or may not) help you. Here's two that looked interesting:
Apple iMac ALUMINUM Replacement Keyboard Keys
Apple Wireless Aluminum Keyboard Key (BLUETOOTH) A1314
and this,
How do I Replace a Broken Keyboard Key?
Maybe some of the other hits are more useful I don't know.
Good luck.

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