What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweet deer, by the sound of it? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sweet". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). MOUSSE (sounds like "deer,") [homophone: "sound"]; definition: "Sweet" The answer is Mousse.

Sweet deer, by the sound of it? (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3059 | 1 Down | 2020-06-07 flower

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