Crossword Genius

One consuming an apple (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eater

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'one consuming' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'apple' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'an' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for eater that I've seen before include "Apple, perhaps" , "Consumer of food" , "Type of apple" , "One consuming" , "diner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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