The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FREESTONE
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The straight part
We know that "type of fruit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of fruit = freestone.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 FREESTONE mean?
FREESTONE noun- Sedimentary rock: a type of stone that is composed of small particles and easily shaped, most commonly sandstone or limestone.
- A stone fruit having a stone (pit) that is relatively free of the flesh.