What does the cryptic crossword clue "American nutmeg assortment – swell! (7)" mean?

The definition is "swell!". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of NUTMEG ("nutmeg") [anagram: "assortment -"] + A (abbreviation of "American") = AUGMENT; definition: "swell!" The answer is AUGMENT.

American nutmeg assortment – swell! (7)

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