Softy (3)

I believe the answer is:

sap

(Other definitions for sap that I've seen before include "Undermine the tree juice" , "One is easily fooled" , "Cosh; plant's juice" , "Enfeeble" , "Weaken; tree fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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