What a tree might provide (5)

I believe the answer is:

shade

(Other definitions for shade that I've seen before include "Tint; ghost" , "Slight colour difference" , "Area sheltered from the sun" , "Relative darkness" , "See 15" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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