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Lychee part (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "Staunch - stalk" , "'Stalk, shank (4)'" , "Stop; stalk; ship's timber" , "feature of wine glass" , "Type of cell" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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