The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UNFRUITFUL
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More clues leading to the result UNFRUITFUL
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The straight part
We know that "Barren/incapable of giving a fig, presumably" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case barren/incapable of giving a fig, presumably = unfruitful.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNFRUITFUL mean?
UNFRUITFUL adjective- Not bearing fruit.