Prop used for kickoffs (3)

I believe the answer is:

tee

(Other definitions for tee that I've seen before include "Starting place for a golfer" , "Golf ball support" , "Starting place on the golf course" , "Where a hole starts" , "Starting peg" .)

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

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