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They may throw shade (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

oaks

(Other definitions for oaks that I've seen before include "Soak up with trees" , "Trees of the genus Quercus" , "Hardwood trees" , "Horse race - trees" , "material for shipbuilding" .)

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