Make a mess of a confection? (5)

I believe the answer is:

fudge

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'a confection?' is the definition.
(fudge is a kind of confection)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for fudge that I've seen before include "Type of sweet" , "Put together in makeshift way, like soft sweet" , "Soft buttery sweet" , "Cook - candy" , "Adjust (figures) to meet desired result; sweet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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