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Spice enthusiast - Margaret (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nutmeg

'spice' is the definition.
(I know that Nutmeg is a spice)

'enthusiast margaret' is the wordplay.
'enthusiast' becomes 'nut' (nut can mean an enthusiast or fan).
'margaret' becomes 'Meg' (short for Margaret).
'nut'+'meg'='NUTMEG'

(Other definitions for nutmeg that I've seen before include "Aromatic seasoning" , "Kernel and girl for a spice" , "Hard, aromatic spice" , "Hard seed of tropical tree ground as spice" , "Asian tree whose aromatic seed is used as spice when grated or ground" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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