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The fruit file? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raspberry

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the fruit' is the first definition.
(raspberry is a kind of fruit)

'file?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for raspberry that I've seen before include "rude riposte?" , "Fruit; rude sound" , "Fruit - expression of contempt" , "sign of disapproval" , "Bars Perry from having the fruit" .)

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