One among those you might put out when curious (6)

I believe the answer is:

feeler

(Other definitions for feeler that I've seen before include "Organ of touch or tentative proposal" , "A cautious proposal - sounds touching" , "Tendril or cautious proposal" , "Antenna or cautious suggestion" , "Antenna or cautious proposal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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