Cryptic crossword clue
Nut or tomato, for example, on something baked 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FRUITCAKE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FRUITCAKE mean?

FRUITCAKE noun
  1. A cake containing dried fruits and, optionally, nuts, citrus peel and spice.
  2. A crazy or eccentric person.
  3. A homosexual male.

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