Cryptic crossword clue
Fruit — old chum almost swallows it 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CITRON

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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 = citron.
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 CITRON mean?

CITRON noun
  1. A greenish yellow colour.
  2. A small citrus tree, Citrus medica.
  3. The fruit of a citron tree.
  4. The candied rind of the citron fruit.
CITRON adjective
  1. Of a greenish yellow colour.

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