Sticky confection (6)

I believe the answer is:

toffee

(Other definitions for toffee that I've seen before include "Brittle confectionery" , "sticky stuff" , "Chewy sweet" , "Type of sweet" , "Chewy stuff" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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