Part of a table setting (5,3)

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5,3

place mat

(Other definitions for place mat that I've seen before include "Table setting" , "Plates go on one" , "base for drink?" , "Metal cap (anag.)" , "China's possible position" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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