North African city, more spicy (7)

I believe the answer is:

tangier

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'north african city' is the definition.
'tangier' can be an answer for 'city' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'north african' bit.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for tangier that I've seen before include "More lemony" , "with a spicier taste?" , "Port in Morocco" , "Moroccan seaport opposite Gibraltar" , "Seaport of Morocco, opposite Gibraltar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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