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The upright part of a Christmas tree (4)

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I believe the answer is:

mast

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'the upright part' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of a christmas tree' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates a hidden word.
'MAST' is hidden in the letters of 'christmas tree'.

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(Other definitions for mast that I've seen before include "Main vertical spar of vessel" , "Pole aboard; fruit for pigs" , "Sail carrier" , "Upright transmitter; fruit of oak trees" , "Long vertical pole" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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