Paper published something spicy (6)
I believe the answer is:
ragout
'something spicy' is the definition.
(ragout is a spicy stew)
'paper published' is the wordplay.
'paper' becomes 'rag paper' (rag can mean a newspaper).
'published' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in another clue).
'rag'+'out'='RAGOUT'
(Other definitions for ragout that I've seen before include "Spicy meat stew" , "Seasoned dish of stewed meat and vegetables" , "Spicy item" , "Spicy dish" , "Highly-seasoned stew" .)