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Chimney went overhead, you'd say (4)

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I believe the answer is:

flue

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'chimney' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for flue that I've seen before include "Chimney duct" , "Chimney passage" , "Conduit for smoke" , "Vent pipe for smoke, etc" , "Small chimney" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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