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Make a mess of something sweet (5)

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fudge

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'something sweet' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for fudge that I've seen before include "Very sweet confection" , "Soft sugary sweet" , "confusion" , "Fake like soft sweet" , "Soft creamy sweet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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