Fragrant scraping (4)

I believe the answer is:

zest

(Other definitions for zest that I've seen before include "Orange-peel" , "Great energy, piquancy" , "Enthusiasm or outer skin of citrus fruit" , "Great enthusiasm and energy" , "Joie de vivre" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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