Hot range of erotica gathered (3)

I believe the answer is:

aga

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'hot range' is the definition.
'aga' can be an answer for 'range' (type of cooking range). I am not sure about the 'hot' bit.

'of erotica gathered' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'AGA' can be found hidden inside 'erotica gathered'.

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(Other definitions for aga that I've seen before include "--- Khan, spiritual head of Ismaili Muslims" , "Palindromic Turkish commander" , "Turkish ruler" , "Stove - Muslim commander" , "Military commander in the Ottoman Empire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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