Enliven, with "up" (5 letters)

{ Answer }

SPICE

{ Related Clues }

It might be put on the rack
Variety, in life, so it's said
No-no in some diets
Little-girl ingredient
Add zip to, with "up"
Ginger or cinnamon
Cardamom, e.g.
Anise or mace
Sage or pimento
Flavor enhancer
Relish
Jazz (up)
Cumin, e.g.
Add interest to
Tang
Coriander, for one
Seasoning
Enliven
Cinnamon or cloves
Basil is one
Season
Zest
Enlivener
Variety, to life
Zip

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer SPICE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SPICE as a noun:

1. aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

2. any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

3. (spiciness, spice, spicery) = the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored

SPICE as a verb:

1. (spice, spice up) = make more interesting or flavorful; "Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"

2. (zest, spice, spice up) = add herbs or spices to