Dark syrupy by-product of sugar refining (8)

I believe the answer is:

molasses

(Other definitions for molasses that I've seen before include "Thick dark treacle" , "Dark syrup from raw sugar" , "Syrup drained from raw sugar for some lass" , "sticky food" , "Black treacle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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