Places for hoops, maybe (4)

I believe the answer is:

ears

(Other definitions for ears that I've seen before include "Spikes of corn" , "Locations for buds or studs?" , "Lugholes" , "Lugs (colloq.)" , "Auditors" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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