What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spray and verbally assault partner? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Spray". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). ASSAULT sounds like (verbally) a SALT . PEPPER is a partner of SALT on the dining table The answer is PEPPER.

Spray and verbally assault partner? (6)

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