___ Richards a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic (4)

I believe the answer is:

reed

(Other definitions for reed that I've seen before include "Marsh plant for deer" , "Instrument; tall grass" , "Carol" , "Grassy plant of wet areas" , "Type of grass" .)

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

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