The Clue
Basil is one (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPICE
Tags
Notes
The answer SPICE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
Related Clues
Coriander, for one
Enliven
Enlivener
Relish
Season
Seasoning
Tang
Zest
Zip
Add interest to
Anise or mace
Cardamom, e.g.
Cinnamon or cloves
Cumin, e.g.
Enliven, with "up"
Flavor enhancer
Ginger or cinnamon
Jazz (up)
Sage or pimento
Variety, to life
Add zip to, with "up"
Little-girl ingredient
No-no in some diets
It might be put on the rack
Variety, in life, so it's said
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