The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FRUITED
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The straight part
We know that "productive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case productive = fruited.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 FRUITED mean?
FRUITED verb- To produce fruit, seeds, or spores.
- Containing fruit; bearing fruit.