It may go to pot, pet (5)

I believe the answer is:

honey

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'pet' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for honey that I've seen before include "Made by bees from nectar" , "sweet thing" , "Sweet stuff - darling" , "Produce of bees" , "Hive fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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