Something to bat around (4)

I believe the answer is:

idea

(Other definitions for idea that I've seen before include "Intention" , "Inkling" , "It comes to mind" , "Thought or notion (4)" , "Thought, conception" .)

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

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