Dance, possessing desire and spirit, taking in almost new hot stuff (7,6)

I believe the answer is:

cayenne pepper

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(Other definitions for cayenne pepper that I've seen before include "Pungent spice" , "Powder from capsicums" , "Hot condiment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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