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Dad left artist back in London area (6)

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poplar

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(Other definitions for poplar that I've seen before include "The tree is almost liked" , "Tree of willow family" , "tree found mostly in the northern hemisphere" , "Tree with light, soft wood and catkins" , "The tree that quivers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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