Hit the mother __ (strike it rich) (4)

I believe the answer is:

lode

(Other definitions for lode that I've seen before include "Mineral vein" , "Vein containing metal ore" , "Vein of metal in the earth" , "Rich source" , "Deposit of valuable ore running through other rocks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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