Wooden box for fruit (5)

I believe the answer is:

crate

(Other definitions for crate that I've seen before include "Wooden box" , "Packing case with wooden slats" , "Dilapidated vehicle" , "Old car" , "Packing container" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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