Crossword Genius

Land that's on fire (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alight

This clue is a double definition.

'land' is the first definition.
(I know that alight is a more specific form of the action land)

'on fire' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for alight that I've seen before include "Settle; on fire" , "Dismount" , "Come to rest, settle" , "Ignited; get off" , "Land; on fire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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