Like a yellow papaya (4)

I believe the answer is:

ripe

(Other definitions for ripe that I've seen before include "Ready (to be eaten or used)" , "Strong-smelling" , "Mature, ready for harvesting" , "Ready to pick" , "Ready for picking" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the LA Times.

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