What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second year completed? Sweet (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Second") + YR (synonym of "year") + UP (synonym of "completed?"); definition: "Sweet" The answer is SYRUP.

Second year completed? Sweet (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29288 | 22 Down | 2024-01-25 flower

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