Ensign I teach holds Kindle (6)

I believe the answer is:

ignite

'kindle' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'ensign i teach holds' is the wordplay.
'holds' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'IGNITE' can be found hidden inside 'ensign i teach'.

(Other definitions for ignite that I've seen before include "Torch" , "Swan constellation" , "Detonate" , "Touch off; inflame" , "Kindle Fire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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