What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fruit is planted in wet weather (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fruit". The wordplay uses charade, container. IS (synonym of "is") + RAIN (synonym of "wet weather") [container: "planted"]; definition: "Fruit" The answer is RAISIN.

Fruit is planted in wet weather (6)

Guardian Cryptic #24052 | 26 Across | 2007-04-16 flower

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