Where might bowler rest? Hard answer to follow (7)

I believe the answer is:

hatrack

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'where might bowler rest?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'hard answer to follow' is the wordplay.
'hard' becomes 'h' (abbreviation used in pencil classifications).
'answer' becomes 'a' (abbreviation eg in Q and A).
'to follow' becomes 'track' (I've seen this in another clue).
'h'+'a'+'track'='HATRACK'

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I've seen this clue in The Times.

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