The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PLUM
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More clues leading to the result PLUM
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The straight part
We know that "Very good/fruit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very good/fruit = plum.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PLUM mean?
PLUM noun- The fruit and its tree.
- Extended senses.
- Of a dark bluish-red colour.
- Choice; especially lavish or preferred.
- To plumb.
- Plumb
- Completely; utterly.