Actually the regulation specifically mentions spins. It doesn't
matter they were required for a rating or not.

Well, not quite. See below:

(2) Spins and other flight maneuvers required by the
regulations for any certificate or rating when given by-

That is, "Spins and other...", which means something different from
"Spins, and other..."

Jose
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