Paraffin smoke rose, nearly chokes (8)

I believe the answer is:

kerosene

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

'smoke rose nearly chokes' is the wordplay.
'KEROSENE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for kerosene that I've seen before include "Oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters" , "Paraffin oil (E, not I)" , "Sore knee (anag.)" , "Combustible" , "No seeker for American fuel oil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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