Adjust or manipulate (facts or figures) (5)

I believe the answer is:

fudge

(Other definitions for fudge that I've seen before include "Sweet - unsatisfactory compromise" , "Type of sweet" , "Foolishness" , "Soft buttery sweet" , "Very sweet confection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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