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Nonsense children are always prepared to swallow (5)

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fudge

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(Other definitions for fudge that I've seen before include "Soft creamy sweet" , "Cook the books" , "Put together in makeshift way, like soft sweet" , "Soft toffee" , "Sweet - unsatisfactory compromise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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