What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something sugary on dish, honey (7,3)" mean?

The definition is "honey". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SWEETIE (synonym="something sugary") + PIE (synonym="dish") = SWEETIEPIE; definition: "honey" The answer is SWEETIEPIE.

Something sugary on dish, honey (7,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29055 | 13 Across | 2023-04-27 flower

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