Sugary substance secreted by aphids (8)

I believe the answer is:

honeydew

(Other definitions for honeydew that I've seen before include "Type of melon" , "Melon variety" , "Sweet substance produced by aphids" , "Melon - Owen Hyde (anag)" , "Sweet stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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