Liquid weapon, or a solid one (4)

I believe the answer is:

mace

(Other definitions for mace that I've seen before include "something fragrant" , "put on the rack?" , "Came to get nutmeg spice" , "Disabling spray" , "Tear gas - spice" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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