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The Clue

Kind of spice (4 letter answer)

The Answer

MACE

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Notes

The answer MACE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.

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Definition

MACE as a noun:

1. (Mace, Chemical Mace) = (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
2. (macebearer, mace, macer) = an official who carries a mace of office
3. spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
4. a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority