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Incandescent as the rod might be? (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

red hot

'incandescent' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the rod might be?' is the wordplay.
'might be?' indicates an anagram.
'the'+'rod'='therod'
'therod' with letters rearranged gives 'RED-HOT'.

'as' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for red hot that I've seen before include "Very busy" , "Fiercely glowing" , "with enthusiasm?" , "Extremely exciting" , "Sexy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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