Some char is salted, spicy item (7)

I believe the answer is:

harissa

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'spicy item' is the definition.
I know that 'spicy' relates to this answer.

'some char is salted' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some parts of the word are used).
'HARISSA' is hidden in the letters of 'char is salted'.

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(Other definitions for harissa that I've seen before include "Hot North African sauce" , "Spicy sauce" , "Hot paste used in North African cuisine -- ass hair (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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