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Reach peak flavor (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ripen

'reach peak flavor' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ripen that I've seen before include "Get ready to eat" , "Develop fully" , "Season" , "Grow to maturity like fruit" , "Become ready for picking" .)

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