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See a mineral as something fruity! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

core

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'something fruity' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'see a mineral' is the wordplay.
'see' becomes 'C' (the word for the letter, according to Chambers).
'a mineral' becomes 'ore' (ore is a kind of mineral).
'c'+'ore'='CORE'

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for core that I've seen before include "Inner part" , "Essence" , "Heart of the matter" , "Planet's centre" , "Drilled rock sample" .)

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