Fertile desert spot (5)

I believe the answer is:

oasis

'fertile desert spot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for oasis that I've seen before include "retreat" , "Green spot; rock group" , "Fertile place like waterhole in desert" , "Safe haven" , "Place of calm in troubled times" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times, The Times and The Star Tribune.

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