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Such a blonde can be a darling (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

honey

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'a darling' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'such a blonde' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'a' could be 'one' and 'one' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'can be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for honey that I've seen before include "luvvie" , "sweetheart" , "Made by bees from nectar" , "Nectar product" , "Hive fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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