/, to a bowler (5)

I believe the answer is:

spare

(Other definitions for spare that I've seen before include "Not required" , "slit at top of trousers in Scotland" , "Lean and treat mercifully" , "Additional - for use when needed" , "Superfluous" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times and the USA Today.

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