Cryptic crossword clue
Spicy dishes converted to sugar 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RAGOUTS

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The straight part
We know that "Spicy dishes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spicy dishes = ragouts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RAGOUTS mean?

RAGOUTS noun
  1. A stew of meat and vegetables mixed together
  2. (by extension) any stew, soup, or sauce

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