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Southwestern syrup source (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agave

(Other definitions for agave that I've seen before include "Succulent plant" , "source of tequila" , "Spiky succulent" , "Succulent; daughter of Cadmus" , "plant in Mexico" .)

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