Like dark green avocados (4)

I believe the answer is:

ripe

(Other definitions for ripe that I've seen before include "Fully grown, ready for eating" , "Mellow" , "Mature for eating like fruit" , "Strong-smelling" , "Seasoned, fully grown" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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