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Strip poker initially rejected by poet (4)

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I believe the answer is:

lath

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'strip' is the definition.
(lath is a kind of strip)

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(Other definitions for lath that I've seen before include "Halt bearing strip of wood" , "Strip of wood, backing for plaster say" , "Narrow strip of wood as used in trellis" , "Thin wood strip supporting plaster" , "Strip of wood used as a base for plastering" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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