Fruit-flavored gumdrop

As a detective trying to solve the mystery of the crossword clue ‘fruit-flavored gumdrop’, my thought process involved thinking about different types of candies and sweets that fit the description. I first thought of Skittles or Starbursts, but quickly realized these were not gumdrops. I then thought of more traditional gumdrop flavors such as cherry or lemon, but knew there had to be a more specific answer. Finally, I thought of a childhood favorite, the jujube candy. Jujubes are small, chewy, fruit-flavored candies that often come in the shape of gumdrops. Their unique name and connection to fruit flavors made them the perfect fit for the crossword clue. It was exciting to have cracked the puzzle and provided a satisfying answer that fit the clue perfectly!