Spice blend (3)

I believe the answer is:

rub

(Other definitions for rub that I've seen before include "Copy (a church brass)" , "Polish - difficulty" , "trouble" , "Polish or massage" , "Apply friction to - difficulty" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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