John —, comic actor who played the title role in 1989 film Uncle Buck (5)

I believe the answer is:

candy

(Other definitions for candy that I've seen before include "Girl's name (diminutive)" , "Sweet (US)" , "American confectionary" , "Crystallised sugar; US sweets" , "Sugary sweet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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