Mere giant (anag) — sprout (9)

I believe the answer is:

germinate

(Other definitions for germinate that I've seen before include "Sprout as in a regiment" , "(Of seeds) sprout" , "Mere giant (anag) - start to grow" , "Start to grow - a regiment (anag)" , "Sprout - develop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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