Cryptic crossword clue
Fruit, the first apple …

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

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The straight part
We know that "apple" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case apple = pearmain.
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 PEARMAIN mean?

PEARMAIN noun
  1. A type of pear.
  2. Any of various types of apple, having an elongated shape and often with streaky skin.

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