The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HONEYS
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What does HONEYS mean?
HONEYS noun- A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods.
- A variety of this substance.
- Nectar.
- Something sweet or desirable.
- A term of affection.
- A woman, especially an attractive one.
- A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.
- To sweeten; to make agreeable.
- To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments.
- To be or become obsequiously courteous or complimentary; to fawn.