The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word JUJUBE
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The straight part
We know that "Candy/" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case candy/ = jujube.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JUJUBE mean?
JUJUBE noun- The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees.
- A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus.
- The fruit of this tree, fructus jujubae.
- A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus mauritiana.
- The fruit of this tree.
- A type of candy; specific type varies by country.