Hazel and Margaret in spicy combination (6)
I believe the answer is:
nutmeg
'spicy combination' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
'hazel and margaret in' is the wordplay.
'hazel' becomes 'ut' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'and' becomes 'n' (common abbreviation for 'and').
'margaret' becomes 'meg' (short for Margaret).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'n'+'meg'='nmeg'
'ut' going within 'nmeg' is 'NUTMEG'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nutmeg that I've seen before include "Aromatic seasoning" , "Fragrant seed of tropical tree grated as spice" , "spicy stuff" , "One grated as spice" , "Hard seed used as seasoning" .)