The Clue
The spice of life (7 letter answer)
The Answer
VARIETY
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Notes
The answer VARIETY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
VARIETY as a noun:
1. (assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri, motley) = a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
2. (diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, variety) = noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is amazing"
3. (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are frequently recognized in botany"
4. (variety show, variety) = a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
5. (kind, sort, form, variety) = a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
6. (variety, change) = a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"