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Source of a welcome bit of information? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

mat

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'source of a welcome bit' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of information?' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'MAT' can be found hidden inside 'information'.

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(Other definitions for mat that I've seen before include "Shoe-cleaner" , "Small rug" , "Opening of good book" , "Paint with a dull surface" , "Dull, rug" .)

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