Dusting on deviled eggs (7)

I believe the answer is:

paprika

(Other definitions for paprika that I've seen before include "Hot powder" , "Powdered pimiento" , "Hungarian spice" , "Irk papa with mild red pepper" , "Condiment" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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