Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ZESTS

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What does ZESTS mean?

ZESTS noun
  1. The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
  2. General vibrance of flavour.
  3. (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
  4. The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
ZESTS verb
  1. To scrape the zest from a fruit.
  2. To make more zesty.

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