Turpentine ingredient

I believe the answer is:

sap

(Other definitions for sap that I've seen before include "Plant juice for silly ass" , "One is easily fooled" , "Plant juice; undermine" , "Vital plant juice" , "Imbecile" .)

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

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