One of a pair of kitchen tools (6)

I believe the answer is:

pestle

(Other definitions for pestle that I've seen before include "13's grinding partner" , "Tool for grinding in a mortar" , "found at pound shop?" , "Crushing tool" , "Grinder for mortar" .)

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

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