The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PEPPERCORN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PEPPERCORN
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What does PEPPERCORN mean?
PEPPERCORN noun- The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.
- A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.