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Like a fragrant melon (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ripe

(Other definitions for ripe that I've seen before include "Mature, ready for eating" , "Fully developed, ready to be eaten" , "Strong-smelling" , "green? No!" , "Ready for picking" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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