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Garam masala ingredient (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clove

(Other definitions for clove that I've seen before include "Cut" , "Aromatic bud" , "A small bulb as of garlic" , "Spicy bud - section of garlic" , "A spice; a garlic bulb" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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