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(Of fruit) mature (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ripen

(Other definitions for ripen that I've seen before include "Mature, age" , "Make ready" , "Become ready for eating" , "Develop fully" , "Become mature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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