What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman’s exciting role meant getting fruit (10)" mean?

The definition is "fruit". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ROLEMEANT ("role meant") [anagram: "exciting"] + W (abbreviation of "Woman's") = WATERMELON; definition: "fruit" The answer is WATERMELON.

Woman’s exciting role meant getting fruit (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29529 | 3 Down | 2024-11-01 flower

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