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File used occasionally to create vent (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flue

'vent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'file used occasionally' is the wordplay.
'occasionally' indicates alternate letters (letters taken at regular intervals or occasions).
'file'+'used'='fileused'
The alternate letters of 'fileused' are 'FLUE'.

'to create' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for flue that I've seen before include "Chimney vent" , "Tube" , "Smoke-duct in a chimney" , "Air vent" , "Fuel (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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