Answer: candlepin

AnswerCrossword Clue
CANDLEPINTarget for some keglers
CANDLEPINSmall-ball bowling target
candlepin(used with a sing. v.) the game played with such pins
candlepinbowling pin that is almost cylindrical and can be set up on either end, used in a game resembling tenpins
candlepina slender bowling pin