Part of a snooker table (7)

I believe the answer is:

cushion

(Other definitions for cushion that I've seen before include "See 9" , "Protect from blow" , "Part of a billiard table" , "Soften (the effect of an impact)" , "Buffer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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