Tropical African tree whose oily seeds yield a fat used in soap manufacture (4)
I believe the answer is:
shea
(Other definitions for shea that I've seen before include "Butter from an African tree" , "African tree with oily nuts" .)
I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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