Tree goop (3)

I believe the answer is:

sap

(Other definitions for sap that I've seen before include "One is easily fooled" , "Vigour, energy" , "Undermine; fool" , "Juice; energy" , "Watery substance in plants" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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