What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spice American’s looking up on computer? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Spice". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. US (synonym of "American's") + MAC (synonym of "computer?") [reversal: "looking"]; definition: "Spice" The answer is SUMAC.

Spice American’s looking up on computer? (5)

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