Colloquially, the jack in bowls (5)

I believe the answer is:

kitty

(Other definitions for kitty that I've seen before include "Collection of money" , "19 - diminutive name for girl or pet" , "Communal fund" , "Pool - Katharina?" , "that 6 ac [CAT BURGLAR] steals?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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