The Clue
Enliven, with "up" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPICE
Tags
Notes
The answer SPICE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Variety, to life
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Little-girl ingredient
No-no in some diets
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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