Tried it on the buds! (6)

I believe the answer is:

tasted

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'tried' is the definition.
('taste' can be a synonym of 'try')

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for tasted that I've seen before include "Sampled (a food/drink)" , "Discovered or experienced flavour" , "Tried for flavour" , "Tested the flavour" , "Sampled (food)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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