Game piece in Mastermind (3)

I believe the answer is:

peg

(Other definitions for peg that I've seen before include "Small dowel" , "The woman" , "Clip for attaching clothes to line" , "The girl to hold a hat" , "Clothes line fastener" .)

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

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