The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PEPITA
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What does PEPITA mean?
PEPITA noun- An edible seed from a pumpkin or similar squash, which may - after being roasted (and, if needed, shelled) - be eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking.
- A gold nugget, or pepito.