Cinnamon or cardamom (5)

I believe the answer is:

spice

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'cinnamon' is the first definition.
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'cardamom' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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