Middle card (5)

I believe the answer is:

heart

This clue is a double definition.

'middle' is the first definition.
('heart' can be a synonym of 'middle')

'card' is the second definition.
(heart is a kind of card)

(Other definitions for heart that I've seen before include "Middle" , "Blood-pumping organ" , "Centre; core" , "Spirit - core" , "Player for Scottish team" .)

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

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