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Hazel and Margaret in spicy combination (6)

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I believe the answer is:

nutmeg

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'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'.

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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