Simple nose ring (4)

I believe the answer is:

stud

(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Macho man" , "associated with Press" , "Decorative round-headed nail" , "Small piece of jewellery" , "Stallion kept for breeding" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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