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Sugary centre, honey (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sweetheart

'honey' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'sugary centre' is the wordplay.
'sugary' becomes 'sweet' (associated in meaning).
'centre' becomes 'heart' (synonyms).
'sweet'+'heart'='SWEETHEART'

(Other definitions for sweetheart that I've seen before include "Steady!" , "Darlin'"" , "Dear" , "Darling" , "Love" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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