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Stick from tree (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gum

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'stick' is the first definition.
(gum can mean to glue or stick)

'tree' is the second definition.
(I know that gum is a type of tree)

'from' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for gum that I've seen before include "To stick with adhesive" , "Sticky stuff - tree" , "seal" , "Chewy stuff, hard to clean away" , "Leaving body" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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