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I believe the answer is:

acorn

(Other definitions for acorn that I've seen before include "Source of a great oak" , "From which a tall tree may grow" , "Might source" , "cup's content" , "From which a mighty oak may grow?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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