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Random sample of trees (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maples

'trees' is the definition.
(maple is a kind of tree)

'random sample' is the wordplay.
'random' indicates anagramming the letters.
'sample' with letters rearranged gives 'MAPLES'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for maples that I've seen before include "MP sale of trees" , "Acer trees" , "Acers" , "Trees providing syrup" , "Trees of Canada" .)

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