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Sprinkle with chilli? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pepper

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'sprinkle' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'chilli?' is the second definition.
(chilli is a kind of pepper)

'with' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pepper that I've seen before include "Condiment or vegetable" , "Name of Band Sergeant" , "Pungent spice" , "Condiment - discharge shot liberally" , "Dot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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