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I believe the answer is:

spice

(Other definitions for spice that I've seen before include "eg Mace, ginger, Posh" , "Something providing excitement" , "It creates added interest" , "Pungent substance to flavour food" , "Pungent flavouring" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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