What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost make out with sailor that's so sweet (6)" mean?

The definition is "that’s so sweet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEC (synonym="k") + TAR (synonym=""sailor"") = NECTAR; definition: "that's so sweet" The answer is NECTAR.

Almost make out with sailor that's so sweet (6)

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