Cryptic crossword clue
Makes a request for one to tuck into fruit 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word APPLIES

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What does APPLIES mean?

APPLIES verb
  1. To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
  2. To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
  3. To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
  4. To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
  5. To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
  6. To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).
  7. To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.
  8. To busy; to keep at work; to ply.
  9. To visit.

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