Strips of hair grown just in front of the ears (9)

I believe the answer is:

sideburns

(Other definitions for sideburns that I've seen before include "hirsute growth" , "Hair" , "temple adornments" , "Cheeky display" , "Facial whiskers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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