What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peeled fruit to bring to bear (5)" mean?

The definition is "Peeled". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ORANGES (synonym of "fruit") [stripping: "Peeled"]; definition: "to bring to bear" The answer is RANGE.

Peeled fruit to bring to bear (5)

Independent Cryptic #1780 | 9 Across | 2024-04-07 flower

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