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Develop on a vine, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ripen

(Other definitions for ripen that I've seen before include "Develop fully" , "Become ready to pick" , "Grow older" , "Come to maturity like fruit" , "Mature, develop" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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