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Getting high? Spice hit at noon helps! (7,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pitches in

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'helps' is the definition.
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(Another definition for pitches in that I've seen is " Co-operates enthusiastically".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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