Cryptic crossword clue
Only fly back fruit 8

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

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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 = tangelos.
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 TANGELOS mean?

TANGELOS noun
  1. A citrus fruit that is a cross between a tangerine and a pomelo or a grapefruit.
  2. A red-orange colour, like that of a tangelo.

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