What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit I declared second rate covered in mushrooms, causing surprise (7,8)" mean?

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Fruit I declared second rate covered in mushrooms, causing surprise (7,8)

Q: What is the answer to "Fruit I declared second rate covered in mushrooms, causing surprise (7,8)"?

The answer is RAISING EYEBROWS.

Times Cryptic #29416 | 3 Down | 2025-12-18 flower

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