The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FIGS
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The straight part
We know that "Pieces of fruit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pieces of fruit = figs.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 FIGS mean?
FIGS noun- A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics.
- The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds.
- A small piece of tobacco.
- The value of a fig, practically nothing; a fico; a whit.
- A raisin (dried grape)
- A person's figure; dress or appearance.
- A drawing or diagram conveying information.
- The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body.
- A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.
- The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.
- Distinguished appearance; magnificence; conspicuous representation; splendour; show.
- A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body.
- A numeral.
- A number, an amount.
- A shape.
- A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.
- Any complex dance moveW.
- A figure of speech.
- The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.
- A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses.
- Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression.
- A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment.