Tiny reproductive body released by fungi (5)

I believe the answer is:

spore

(Other definitions for spore that I've seen before include "Tiny reproductive cell of fungus or fern" , "Ropes (anag.)" , "Asexual reproductive body" , "Fungus reproducer" , "Reproductive body produced by fungi" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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