Crossword Genius

Burned books (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lit

I believe this is a double definition.

'burned' is the first definition.
(set alight)

'books' is the second definition.
(abbreviation for literature)

(Other definitions for lit that I've seen before include "fine writing in condensed form" , "books etc?" , "Settled" , "was illuminating" , "landed here" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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