What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught spoiling sweet (8)" mean?

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Caught spoiling sweet (8)

Guardian Cryptic #27448 | 5 Down | 2018-03-05

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Fifteensquared have:

C [caught] + HARMING [spoiling]

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