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Something giving essential strength and vitality (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lifeblood

(Other definitions for lifeblood that I've seen before include "Factor indispensable for strength and vitality" , "essential factor" , "The vital factor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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