Cryptic crossword clue
Question One in set: How is the Japanese medlar also known? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LOQUAT

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The straight part
We know that "How is the Japanese medlar also known" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case how is the japanese medlar also known = loquat.
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 LOQUAT mean?

LOQUAT noun
  1. The Eriobotrya japonica tree.
  2. The fruit of this tree. It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds.

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