This for season among worthy men (5)

I believe the answer is:

thyme

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'this for season' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'among worthy men' is the wordplay.
'among' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'THYME' can be found hidden inside 'worthy men'.

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(Other definitions for thyme that I've seen before include "Leaves used as seasoning" , "Flavouring" , "Culinary herb of the mint family" , "Common herb" , "A herb; sounds like prison sentence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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