What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dictator's present is fruit (7)" mean?

The definition is "fruit". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). CURRANT ( sounds like [dictator’s] CURRENT [present]) The answer is CURRANT.

Dictator's present is fruit (7)

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