The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TAMARILLO
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The straight part
We know that "fruit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fruit = tamarillo.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 TAMARILLO mean?
TAMARILLO noun- A small tree or shrub (Solanum betaceum syn. Cyphomandra betacea) which bears edible fruits.
- A fruit of that tree.