What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wet season securing island fruit (7)" mean?

The definition is "fruit". The wordplay uses charade, container. RAINS (synonym of "Wet season") + IS (synonym of "island") [container: "securing"]; definition: "fruit" The answer is RAISINS.

Wet season securing island fruit (7)

Times Cryptic #28575 | 11 Across | 2023-04-12 flower

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