Middle of cedar tree to give patchy shade (6)
direction: down
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Source: Times Saturday 26808 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1799802.html
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D_P_L_
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DAPPLE
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DAPPLE
Explanation:
D•APPLE
Middle of cedar = the letter D
Tree = Apple
To give patch shade = DAPPLE
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