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I believe the answer is:

elder

(Other definitions for elder that I've seen before include "Tree for a church senior" , "Berry-bearing shrub" , "Senior churchman - shrub" , "Older or two" , "Wise guy" .)

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