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Minor damage from fire one’s left to go out (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

singe

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'minor damage from fire' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'one's left to go out' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'single' (synonyms).
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'to go out' is a deletion indicator.
'single' with 'l' removed is 'SINGE'.

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(Other definitions for singe that I've seen before include "Superficial burn" , "Result of match accident" , "Scorch lightly" , "slight burn" , "Sear" .)

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