The crossword solutions for the term 'MATURED, AS FRUIT' are 'RIPENED' and 'GOTRIPE'. The term 'RIPENED' is used to describe the process of a fruit becoming mature and ready to eat. This process is known as ripening and involves the fruit changing color, texture, and flavor. The term 'gotripe' is a combination of the words 'GO' and 'RIPE' and is used to describe the process of a fruit becoming RIPE and ready to be eaten. Both terms refer to the same process of a fruit maturing and becoming ready to eat.