Earring often used for piercing (4)

I believe the answer is:

stud

(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Randy young male" , "Boss; item of jewellery" , "Place of breeding" , "collection of cars" , "Press fastener" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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