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Can be knocked out with a club (5)

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divot

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'can' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for divot that I've seen before include "Clump taken by a golf swing" , "Turf lifted by golf club" , "Turf golfer dislodges" , "Piece of turf dug out by a golf club" , "Gouged-out turf" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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