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Firestarter in silent orchestra (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

torch

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'firestarter' is the definition.
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'in silent orchestra' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TORCH' can be found hidden inside 'silent orchestra'.

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(Other definitions for torch that I've seen before include "Portable light; burn" , "Deliberately set fire to" , "Set fire to; electric lamp" , "Hand-held lamp or burning stick" , "Set fire to (something)" .)

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