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Jicama, e.g (4)

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I believe the answer is:

root

(Other definitions for root that I've seen before include "Tuber" , "essential nature" , "support" , "Organ that anchors plants in the ground" , "Reptile" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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