It might be on the nose

I believe the answer is:

stud

(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Form of poker game" , "Stallion; rivet" , "Male horse kept for breeding" , "Projecting boss" , "Part of a football boot" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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