Slender pole (3)

I believe the answer is:

rod

(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Long bar or pole" , "Staff" , "A few yards" , "Stick - measure" , "Long, straight stick" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and The Star Tribune.

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