What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ready with air circulating around initially weak tree fruit (6,3)" mean?

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Ready with air circulating around initially weak tree fruit (6,3)

Times Cryptic #28845 | 5 Down | 2024-02-21

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CASH (ready), TUNE (air) reversed, insert W[eak].

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