... it can be used to stoke flames (5)

I believe the answer is:

poker

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'it can be used to stoke flames' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for poker that I've seen before include "Stiff rod; card game" , "Fire rod; game" , "Ashes stirred by this" , "See 1" , "Gambling card game" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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