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Appearing to include fruit (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pear

'fruit' is the definition.
(I know that pear is a type of fruit of Maloideae)

'appearing to include' is the wordplay.
'to include' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'PEAR' is hidden within 'appearing'.

(Other definitions for pear that I've seen before include "Bartlett fruit" , "Fruit sounds like two of a kind" , "Tasty fruit to reap" , "Cider-making fruit" , "Avocado" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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