Cryptic crossword clue
Fit to take in ten clues to be solved 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ESCULENT

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The straight part
We know that "Fit to take" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fit to take = esculent.
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 ESCULENT mean?

ESCULENT noun
  1. Something edible, especially a vegetable; a comestible.
  2. (mycophagy) An edible mushroom.
ESCULENT adjective
  1. Edible.
  2. "Good enough to eat": attractive.

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