The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SPICED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result SPICED
- Seen to contain a pinch of cinnamon?
- Giving extra flavour, special, with sugary coating
- Previously super-punctilious special near pipped
- Ran around integrated circuit somewhat hot, perhaps
- . Saw Charlie going inside – with Ginger?
- Jazzed up society photo with editor
- United, apart from learner, seasoned
- Sped around in charge with added zest
- Rushed eating starters in Indian, carefully seasoned
- Seasoned Sun journalist acquiring photo
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Seen to contain a pinch of cinnamon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seen to contain a pinch of cinnamon = spiced.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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SPICED mean?
SPICED verb- To add spice or spices to; season.
- To spice up.
- Having spice added, spicy.