Place for a stud amongst some polo beginners (4)

I believe the answer is:

lobe

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'place for a stud' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'amongst some polo beginners' is the wordplay.
'amongst' indicates a hidden word.
'LOBE' can be found hidden inside 'some polo beginners'.

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(Other definitions for lobe that I've seen before include "Appendage to ear" , "Rounded projection of a larger structure" , "Bottom part of ear" , "Roundish projecting part" , "Leaf division" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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