What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some may catch one tampering with fruit tree (6)" mean?

The definition is "tree". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (some may catch) ‘meddler’ (one tampering) The answer is MEDLAR.

Some may catch one tampering with fruit tree (6)

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