Cryptic crossword clue
This man initially experiments with fruit – sounds like an ass … 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HEEHAWS

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What does HEEHAWS mean?

HEEHAWS noun
  1. The cry of an ass or donkey.
  2. Nothing.
HEEHAWS verb
  1. To utter the cry of an ass or donkey.

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