American sweet (5)

I believe the answer is:

candy

(Other definitions for candy that I've seen before include "Sweet (US)" , "Girl's name (diminutive)" , "Sugary sweet" , "American confectionary" , "American sweets" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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