Core of a peach or plum, eg (5)

I believe the answer is:

stone

(Other definitions for stone that I've seen before include "Pebble" , "Rock; cherry seed" , "Hard lump of mineral matter" , "Kernel" , "Endocarp" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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