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Mother Nature made it grasping (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tendril

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This clue could be a double definition.

'mother nature' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'it grasping' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'made' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tendril that I've seen before include "Plant's climbing aid" , "Part of twining plant" , "Threadlike extension of a plant" , "Feature of plant" , "Twisted lock of hair" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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