What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit getting fair public attention (9)" mean?

The definition is "public attention". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIME (synonym of "Fruit") + LIGHT (synonym of "fair"); definition: "public attention" The answer is LIMELIGHT.

Fruit getting fair public attention (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29238 | 10 Across | 2023-11-27 flower

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