___ chai (Indian beverage) (6)

I believe the answer is:

masala

(Other definitions for masala that I've seen before include "hot dish?" , "Spice mix" , "Spice blend" , "A mixture of Indian spices" , "Indian curry" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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