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Poppy or sesame (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seed

(Other definitions for seed that I've seen before include "Pip; origin, beginning" , "Court favourite" , "one of the best players" , "people decline to go to" , "Beginning; sow (land)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.
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