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Pit, e.g. (4)

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I believe the answer is:

seed

(Other definitions for seed that I've seen before include "Pip for sowing" , "Tennis player; germ" , "Progeny" , "Basis for new plant" , "Top tennis player" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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