We set out to be like a sixteen year old (5)

I believe the answer is:

sweet

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'be like a sixteen year old' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'we set out' is the wordplay.
'out' is an insertion indicator.
'we' inserted within 'set' is 'SWEET'.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sweet that I've seen before include "Kind" , "Dulcet - dessert" , "Melodious, not bitter" , "Humbug!" , "bon-bon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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