Crossword Genius

Fruit consumed by Roman gods (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mango

'fruit' is the definition.
(type of fruit)

'consumed by roman gods' is the wordplay.
'consumed by' indicates a hidden word (inserted letters get consumed).
'MANGO' is hidden in the letters of 'roman gods'.

(Other definitions for mango that I've seen before include "Tropical fruit, its pickle" , "No, Mag has the odd fruit" , "Once exotic fruit" , "Asian fruit" , "product" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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