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An alternative to yew for making bows (3)

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I believe the answer is:

elm

(Other definitions for elm that I've seen before include "Large tree" , "Tall shade tree" , "Tree with a Dutch disease" , "Tough timber" , "It provides shade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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