Knot on a tree branch (5)

I believe the answer is:

gnarl

(Other definitions for gnarl that I've seen before include "Something lumpy" , "Lump or knot in a tree" , "Tree-swelling" , "Rough lump (on a tree)" , "Lump, growl" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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