The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word JUJUBES
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The straight part
We know that "Chewy sweets" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chewy sweets = jujubes.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does JUJUBES mean?
JUJUBES 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.