Crossword Genius

A fellow that's poor can be passionate (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aflame

'be passionate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'a fellow that's poor' is the wordplay.
'fellow' becomes 'f' (abbreviation - of a society etc.).
'that's poor' becomes 'lame'.
'a'+'f'+'lame'='AFLAME'

'can' is the link.

(Other definitions for aflame that I've seen before include "Indicating excitement" , "Ma, flea could be burning" , "Ablaze" , "Ardent" , "On fire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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