Damn almonds (4)

I believe the answer is:

nuts

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This clue might be a double definition.

'damn' is the first definition.
(interjections with similar meaning)

'almonds' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both plants as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for nuts that I've seen before include "Crackers - or what crackers are required for?" , "out to lunch" , "Delivers 24 [HEADBUTT]" , "Unbalanced" , "Hard shells with edible kernels" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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