A banana used as a phone, for example (4)

I believe the answer is:

prop

(Other definitions for prop that I've seen before include "Support (a rugby player?)" , "Support - item on stage" , "What actor may carry" , "Moveable object used on stage" , "Hold (up), support" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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