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Become sweeter, perhaps (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ripen

(Other definitions for ripen that I've seen before include "Make ready" , "Become ready for picking" , "Get ready to open" , "Season" , "Become ready for eating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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