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Beanpole material, often (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cane

(Other definitions for cane that I've seen before include "not beet" , "Strong stem for to allow a plant to climb" , "Punish; woody stem" , "A light rod once used for punishment" , "Walking stick; punish" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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