Relative of latex (3)

I believe the answer is:

sap

(Other definitions for sap that I've seen before include "Vigour, energy" , "Moisture in tree or informal dunce" , "sucker" , "Plant's fluid" , "Fluid in plant stem" .)

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

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