What does the cryptic crossword clue "Check on old company behind confectionery (9)" mean?

The definition is "c". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (synonym of "Check") + O (synonym of "old") + CO (synonym of "company") + LATE (synonym of "behind"); definition: "confectionery" The answer is CHOCOLATE.

Check on old company behind confectionery (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29197 | 17 Down | 2023-10-10 flower

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