It has to be borne (5)

I believe the answer is:

fruit

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(Other definitions for fruit that I've seen before include "See 9" , "Greengrocer's produce" , "Kiwi, mandarin etc" , "Eg, banana or apple" , "Result of work/activity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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