What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit from tree in can that needs a shake (9)" mean?

The definition is "Fruit". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TREEINCAN ("tree in can") [anagram: "needs"] = NECTARINE; definition: "Fruit" The answer is NECTARINE.

Fruit from tree in can that needs a shake (9)

Times Cryptic #28706 | 6 Down | 2023-09-12 flower

Working on this puzzle? No need to go anywhere else — everything you need is right here with Just Cordelia. I've got a built-in thesaurus, anagram solver, pattern matcher, similar clue search, and more. Give it a try!

Solve Times #28706 with me → Teach me about cryptics

Visit Times's puzzle site →

Also seen in

Telegraph #29305 (2020-03-07)