What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reportedly track origin (4)" mean?

The definition is "origin". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). ROOT (sounds like "track") [homophone: "Reportedly"]; definition: "origin" The answer is Root.

Reportedly track origin (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3102 | 3 Down | 2021-04-04 flower

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