Billiard rod (3)

I believe the answer is:

cue

(Other definitions for cue that I've seen before include "Signal for action" , "line in speech" , "Hint, prompt" , "Snooker rod" , "Rod used in billiards" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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