Source of stone that is sought by hunters (6)

I believe the answer is:

quarry

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'source of stone' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for quarry that I've seen before include "Source of stone" , "Excavated area" , "victim" , "Extract, for example, stone" , "what one seeks ..." .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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