# spice vs spiked

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### spice
*noun · IPA /spaɪs/ · frequency rank #7,851*
Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.

### spiked
*adjective · frequency rank #21,666*
Containing alcohol or drugs, often without the knowledge of those who partake.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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