Like many place mats (4)

I believe the answer is:

oval

(Other definitions for oval that I've seen before include "London cricket-ground" , "Easter gift" , "Where you'll find pavilion" , "Race track" , "6D 5A [TUBE STATION]" .)

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

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