The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 35: Stir hot spice into East End syrup?

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A clue to POSTICHE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1."Hot spice" is popular this month but with fairly obvious anagrams it's worth looking a bit further. Why the question mark?
2.Works great as wordplay & def. (East End syrup) but the overall surface is odd – East End syrup?