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Point to tree that's clean (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wash

'clean' is the definition.
(washing is a kind of cleaning)

'point to tree' is the wordplay.
'point' becomes 'w' (West).
'to tree' becomes 'ash' (ash is a kind of tree).
'w'+'ash'='WASH'

'that's' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for wash that I've seen before include "Clean; dilute coat" , "Laundry" , "Of animals, cleanse by licking" , "Stand up" , "Lave" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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