Female wrath — it is destructive (4)

I believe the answer is:

fire

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'it is destructive' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'female wrath' is the wordplay.
'female' becomes 'f' (abbreviation).
'wrath' becomes 'ire' (both can mean anger).
'f'+'ire'='FIRE'

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(Other definitions for fire that I've seen before include "Trigger" , "Sack; discharge (a gun)" , "Set light to; shoot" , "Inspire" , "See 5" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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