Word before "rally" or "band" (3)

I believe the answer is:

pep

(Other definitions for pep that I've seen before include "Ginger; tax-free investment" , "Energy or enthusiasm" , "Energy, liveliness" , "Palindromic vim and vigour" , "Energy, zip" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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