Cryptic crossword clue
Ability to figure menu out, not lacking spice 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NUMERACY

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Ability to figure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ability to figure = numeracy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NUMERACY mean?

NUMERACY noun
  1. The quality of being numerate; numerical skill.

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