Pepa or pepper partner (4)

I believe the answer is:

salt

(Other definitions for salt that I've seen before include "dry wit" , "Mariner; sodium chloride" , "Crystalline substance for the table" , "Seasoning; old sailor" , "Condiment - old sailor" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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